G. SUDHAKAR Vs. SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE THENI DISTRICT

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This petition has been filed to direct the respondents to grant permission to perform the program of Adal Padal on 04.11.2019 night at about 07.00 PM to 12.00 AM in connection with temple Festival at Arulmigu Sri Bhagavathiamman Thirukovil is situated at Goudar Street, Cumbum Post, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 18.10.2019.

(2.) By consent of both parties, the main Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

(3.) The petitioner averred that he is the Secretary of the Committee, he along with the villagers are belong to Cumbum and in their village, there is a temple called Arulmigu Sri Bhagavathiamman Thirukovil is situated at Goudar Street, Cumbum Post, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District. It is a rich heritage and ancient temple and for the past several years, they are celebrating temple festival. During the temple festival, a cultural programme like Aadal padal programme is being conducted for the past several years in a peaceful manner without any law and order problem. Likewise, in this year also, Arulmigu Sri Bhagavathiamman Thirukovil is situated at Goudar Street, Cumbum Post, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District, festival is scheduled for one day and there is a proposal to conduct Aadal padal programme on 04.11.2019. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation to the second respondent, on 18.10.2019, seeking permission to conduct Aadal padal programme. But, the second respondent has not yet considered the petitioner's representation, till date and hence, the present petition has been filed.