S.Gubendhiran, v. The Superintendent Of Police,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED 18.08.2017
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P.No. 21901 of 2017 S.Gubendhiran .. Petitioner Vs
1. The Superintendent of Police, Vellore, Vellore District.
2. The Inspector of Police, Latheri Police Station, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District.
.. Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a writ of Mandamus to direct the first and second respondents to consider and pass orders on the application dated 08.08.2017 made by the petitioner which the time frame as may be fixed by this Hon'ble Court, much before the fixed programme which is to be held on 21.08.2017. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Mayilnathan For Respondents : Mr.D.Vairamoorthy, Special Government Pleader
O R D E R
Seeking permission to conduct cultural programme in the event of Sri Mariamman Temple, Mariyamman Koil Street, Kothamangalam Post, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District the petitioner made a representation dated 08.08.2017 to the respondents. As the same has not been considered, the present writ petition has been filed.
2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.
3. Learned Special Government Pleader, on instructions, would submit that there is likelihood of arising law and order problem.
4. A mere apprehension cannot be a ground to reject the representation. There is absolutely no material before this Court to hold that there will be a law and order problem in the event of permission being granted. In such view of the matter, the writ petition is allowed and the petitioner is permitted to conduct cultural programme in the event of Sri Mariamman Temple, Mariyamman Koil Street, Kothamangalam Post, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District, however, with the following conditions:- (a) The cultural programme in connection with in the event of Sri Mariamman Temple, Mariyamman Koil Street, Kothamangalam Post, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District , shall be conducted on 21.08.2017 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 youths.
(d) No dance or songs, touching upon any political party or religion or community or caste shall 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 shall not affect either religious or communal harmony and shall be conducted without any discrimination based on caste.
(g) If there is 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; and (h) Similarly, the police is directed to stop the dance programme, if it is played beyond the permitted time limit.
(i) The second respondent is directed to issue necessary permission, incorporating the above conditions. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS III) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar rm To
1. The Superintendent of Police, Vellore, Vellore District.
2. The Inspector of Police, Latheri Police Station, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District.
3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.
+1cc to M/s.Mayilnathan, Advocate, S.R.No.59176 +1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.59971 W.P.No. 21901 of 2017 MN(CO) CU(22/08/2017)