Arulmigu Mariyamman Temple v. The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED 29.08.2017

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P.No.23160 of 2017 Arulmigu Mariyamman Temple Rep. by P.Govindaraj .. Petitioner Vs The Inspector of Police, R.K.Pet Police Station, R.K.Pet, Thiruvallur District.

.. Respondent Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 16.08.2017 and grant permission to the petitioner in order to conduct the cultural and adventure program and to give police protection which is schedule to be held from 05.09.2017 to 06.09.2017 and in future date also in Arulmigu Mariyamman Temple, situated at Koil street, Ammaneri Village & Post, Pallipattu taluk, Thiruvallur District.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.G.Senthil Kumar For Respondent : Mr.D.Vairamoorthy Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

Seeking permission to conduct cultural programme in the event of Arulmigu Mariyamman Temple, situated at Koil street, Ammaneri Village & Post, Pallipattu taluk, Thiruvallur District. The petitioner made a representation dated 16.08.2017 to the respondent. 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 respondent.

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, however, with the following conditions:- (a) The cultural programme in connection with in the event of Arulmigu Mariyamman Temple, situated at Koil street, Ammaneri Village & Post, Pallipattu taluk, Thiruvallur District, shall be conducted from 05.09.2017 to 06.09.2017 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 respondent is directed to issue necessary permission, incorporating the above conditions. No costs.

Sd/- Asst.Registrar (CS VII) /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar dpq To

1. The Inspector of Police, R.K.Pet Police Station, R.K.Pet, Thiruvallur District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

+ 1 cc to Mr.K.G.Senthil Kumar, Advocate,SR.62138 + 1 cc to The Govt.Pleader, SR.62804 WP.No.23160 of 2017 CP(CO) NR 31/08/2017