N.Subramani v. The Inspector Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED 25.04.2018
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.RAJA W.P. No.10317 of 2018 N.Subramani S/o Nandhi Gounder, Veerakavudanur village, Natrampatti Taluk Vellore Dist.
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PETITIONER Vs.
The Inspector of Police Natrampalli Police Station Vellore Dist.
RESPONDENT PRAYER : Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 18.04.2018 and subsequently grant permission to conduct the cultural program at Nandhikesavaraya temple on 26.04.2018. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Vinothraj For Respondent : Mrs.P.Rajalakshmi Additional Government Pleader * * * * *
O R D E R
Mrs.P.Rajalakshmi, learned Additional Government Pleader, takes notice for the respondent. By consent, the Writ Petition itself is taken up for final disposal.
2. The present Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 18.04.2018 and subsequently grant permission to conduct the cultural program at Nandhikesavaraya temple on 26.04.2018.
3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is a resident of Veerakavudanur Village, Natrampalli Taluk, Vellore District. They have been conducting cultural programmes as a part of Nandhikesavaraya
Temple festival at Veerakavudanur Village, Natrampalli Taluk, Vellore District in a peaceful manner and there will be no untoward incident on account of this celebration. He further submitted that a representation was given to the respondent on 18.04.2018 seeking permission to conduct cultural programme on 26.04.2018 in connection with the aforesaid Temple Festival, but, the same was not considered by the respondent so far and hence, the petitioner is before this Court with this Writ Petition.
4. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent on instructions, would submit that the permission sought for by the petitioner may be granted with appropriate and stringent conditions for maintaining law and order and also to avoid any untoward incident during performance of such programme.
5. In view of the submission made by the learned Additional Government Pleader, the Writ Petition is disposed of with the following directions:
(a) The cultural dance programme in connection with the festival of Nandhikesavaraya Temple festival at Veerakavudanur Village, Natrampalli Taluk, Vellore District to be held on 26.04.2018 between 06.00 p.m., and 11.00 p.m.;
(b) There should not be any kind of obscene dance or vulgar dialogues during the performance, by anyone of the participants;
(c) Double meaning songs should not be played so as to spoil the minds of students and the youths; (d) No dance or songs, touching upon any political party or religion, community or caste be played; (e) No flex boards in support of any political party or communal leader, shall be erected at the premises of the programme;
(f) The function should not affect either religious or communal harmony and shall be conducted without any discrimination based on caste;
(g) If there is any violation of any one of the conditions imposed, the concerned Police Officer is at liberty to take necessary action, as per law and stop such performance forthwith;
(h) Similarly, the Police is directed to stop the dance programme, if it is played beyond the permitted time limit; and
(i) The respondent is directed to issue necessary permission, incorporating the above conditions. No costs.
Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS IV) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police Natrampalli Police Station, Vellore Dist.
+1 cc to Mr.A.Vinoth Raj Advocate sr 30840 +1 cc to Govt Pleader sr 31317 W.P. No.10317 of 2018 aa26/04/2018