K.Gopalakrishnan, v. The Inspector Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 28.04.2018
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE T.RAJA W.P.No.11111 of 2018 K.Gopalakrishnan ..
Petitioner -vsThe Inspector of Police Gudimangalam Police Station Udumalpet Taluk Tiruppur District ..
Respondent Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issue of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to grant permission to conduct the dance program as a part of cultural programs of Arulmighu Mariamman Thirukovil's Chithirai festival on 02.05.2018 from 7 PM onwards, in Nanbargal Natpanimandra Kalaiarangam near Arulmighu Mariamman Thirukovil, Kottamangalam Village, Udumalpet Taluk, Tiruppur District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 21.04.2018. For Petitioner ::
Mr.D.R.Arun Kumar For Respondent ::
Mr.I.Sathish Additional Government Pleader
ORDER
The petitioner seeks a direction to the respondent to grant permission to conduct the cultural dance programme at Nanbargal Natpanimandra Kalaiarangam near Arulmighu Mariamman Thirukovil, Kottamangalam Village, Udumalpet Taluk, Tiruppur District on 02.05.2018, by considering his representation dated 21.4.2018.
2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is a resident of Kottamangalam village and also claims to be one of the members of Vizha Committee. Since the committee has been conducting the cultural dance 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 21.04.2018 seeking permission to conduct the cultural dance programme on 02.05.2018. 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 dance programme in connection with the temple festival at Nanbargal Natpanimandra Kalaiarangam near Arulmighu Mariamman Thirukovil, Kottamangalam Village, Udumalpet Taluk, Tiruppur District be held on 02.05.2018 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 IX ) /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar ss To
1. The Inspector of Police Gudimangalam Police Station Udumalpet Taluk Tiruppur District +1cc to Mr.D.R.Arun Kumar, Advocate sr.no.31987 W.P.No.11111 of 2018 nr 28/04/2018