Madras High CourtWP(MD)/8576/2018dismissed

T.Shantha v. The Superintendent Of Police

2018-04-25Honourable Mr Justice D. Krishnakumar2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.04.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.KRISHNAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.8576 of 2018 T.Shantha ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to give adequate police protection to temple function of Sri Thavasiandavar Temple in Kurukkalpatti Village, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tirunelveli District on 03.05.2018 and 04.05.2018 as well as Innisai Katchery dated 03.05.2018 at night. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Ramajayam For Respondents : Mr.P.Kannidevan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents to give adequate police protection to temple function of Sri Thavasiandavar Temple in Kurukalpatti Village, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tirunelveli District on 03.05.2018 and 04.05.2018 as well as Innisai Katchery dated 03.05.2018 at night.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

3. The application shall be submitted only by the trustees of the Temple or the committee of the Vizha Kzhuvinar or the organizers of the festival committee before the concerned respondent police. The petitioner has made a representation only on individual capacity. Therefore, the prayer sought for by the petitioner cannot be granted. Further, the programme is to be held on 03.05.2018. Therefore, it is open to the person, who is representative for the Temple Committee can make a fresh representation along with the order copy to the second respondent. If any such application is made, the second respondent is directed to consider the same and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law on or before https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

01.05.2018, by taking into consideration of the conditions imposed by this Court in W.P.(MD)No.7911 of 2018 dated 12.04.2018, if there is no rival claim to conduct the festival.

4. With the above direction, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

Sd/ Assistant Registrar (Crl side) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

+1cc to Mr.S.RAMAJAYAM, Advocate, SR.No. 63408 W.P.(MD)No.8576 of 2018 25.04.2018 AKV KK/SV MMS/26.04.2018/SAR-2/2P-4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/