A.Kuppusamy, v. The Inspector Of Police,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 26.04.2018
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE T.RAJA W.P.No.10460 of 2018 A.Kuppusamy ..
Petitioner -vsThe Inspector of Police Elavanasoorkottai Police Station Elavanasoorkottai Villupuram District ..
Respondent Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issue of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent herein to consider the petitioner representation dated on 20.04.2018 and thereby accord permission for the functions and to conduct "Aadal-Padal Cultural Programs" scheduled to be held on 28.04.2018 in the village festival of the village temple namely Arulmighu Sri Veera Panchaliyamman temple in the month of Chithirai at Nedumanoor, Parindhal Post, Ulundurpet Taluk, Villupuram District.
For Petitioner ::
Mr.R.Ravichandran For Respondent ::
Mrs.P.Rajalakshmi Additional Government Pleader
ORDER
The petitioner seeks a direction to the respondent to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme (Adal-Padal) in connection with the festival at Arulmighu Sri Veera Panchaliyamman temple at Nedumanoor, Parindhal Post, Ulundurpet Taluk, Villupuram District on 28.04.2018 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 20.04.2018.
2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is a resident of Nedumanoor and also claims to be the Chairman of Vizha Committee. Since the committee has been conducting the cultural programme as a part of temple festival every year in a peaceful manner without any untoward incident in the past, he has submitted a representation to the respondent on 20.04.2018 seeking permission to conduct the cultural programme on 28.04.2018. As the said representation
has not been considered by the respondent so far, the petitioner is before this Court.
3. 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 stringent conditions for maintaining law and order and also to avoid any untoward incident during the performance of such programme.
4. In view of the submission made by the learned Additional Government Pleader for the respondent, this writ petition is disposed of with the following directions:- (a) The cultural programme (Adal Padal) in connection with the festival at Arulmighu Sri Veera Panchaliyamman temple, Nedumanoor, Parindhal Post, Ulundurpet Taluk, Villupuram District be held on 28.04.2018 between 07.00 p.m., and 10.30 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 religious leader, be erected.
(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.
(h) Similarly, the Police is empowered to stop the cultural programme, if it exceeds beyond the permitted time.
(i) The participants of the programme shall not intake any kind of toxic substance or liquor during the programme.
(j) If there is any untoward incident taking place, the village people and the organizers of the programme be made responsible for the same; and (k) The respondent is directed to issue necessary permission incorporating the above conditions. No costs.
Sd/- Asst.Registrar (CS IV ) /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar ss To
1. The Inspector of Police Elavanasoorkottai Police Station Elavanasoorkottai Villupuram District + 1 cc to Mr.R.Ravichandran Advocate,SR.31200 + 1 cc to The Govt.Pleader, SR.31755 W.P.No.10460 of 2018 nr 27/04/2018