Madras High CourtWP(MD)/16242/2018disposed of

Kandasamy Chettiar, v. The Superintendent Of Police

2018-07-25Honourable Mr Justice D. Krishnakumar2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.07.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.KRISHNAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.16242 of 2018 Kandasamy Chettiar .. Petitioner Vs.

1. The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Annavasal Police Station, PUdukkottai District.

.. Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to grant permission and give police protection to conduct the "Aadal Padal Programme" dance program at about 07.00 pm., on 28.07.2018 in pursuance to the festival of "Arulmighu Sri Konattamman Thirukovil" situated in Aariyur Village, Mathiyanallur Post, Iluppur Taluk, Pudukkottai District on considering the petitioner's representation dated 21.07.2018. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Selva For Respondents : Mr.P.Kannidevan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents herein to grant permission and give police protection to conduct "Aadal Padal Programme" dance program at about 07.00 pm., on 28.07.2018 in pursuance to the festival of "Arulmighu Sri Konattamman Thirukovil" situated in Aariyur Village, Mathiyanallur Post, Iluppur Taluk, Pudukkottai District on considering the petitioner's representation dated 21.07.2018.

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 the individual capacity. Therefore, the prayer sought for by the petitioner cannot be granted. Further, the programme is to be held on 28.07.2018. Therefore, it is open to the petitioner to make a fresh representation in the representative capacity 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 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

on merits and in accordance with law on or before 27.07.2018, 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 (AE) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar(CS-II) To

1. The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Annavasal Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

+1CC to Mr.V.Selva, Advocate, SR.No.74912 +1CC to the Special Government Pleader SR.No. 75014 W.P.(MD)No.16242 of 2018 25.07.2018 RMK ES/SV/SAR 2/26.07.2018/2P/5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/