Panneerselvam, v. The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated : 03.05.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN W.P.No.11474 of 2018 Panneerselvam ... Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Anaicut Police Station, Vellore District.

... Respondent Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to give permission to the petitioner to conduct a Songs with dance Cultural programme schedule to be held on 10.05.2018 in "Sri Porkodi Amman Temple Festival" in Velangadu Village, Anaicut Taluk, Vellore District based on the petitioner's representation dated 26.04.2018. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Rajendran For Respondent : Mr. V.Kathirvelu, Spl.GP

ORDER

This writ petition is filed for seeking mandamus to direct the respondent to give permission to conduct Song and Dance Cultural programme during Sri Porkodi Amman Temple Festival at Velangadu Village, Vellore district. The relief sought in this petition cannot be acceded for the simple reason that law and order which is to be taken into account, whenever permission for public gathering or programmes at public places are conducted. As far as this case is concerned, the petitioner wants to celebrate the festival by conducting song and dance programme. The locus of the petitioner, the factual scenario prevailing in the area, public peace and tranquility can be decided only by the local police. It is open to the respondent to take appropriate decision if any representation is given by the petitioner, considering the local law and order situations and pass orders in accordance with law.

Hence, the writ petition is dismissed. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar/Vacation Officer //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

rpl To The Inspector of Police, Anaicut Police Station, Vellore District.

GJ(co) sm:11.5.2018 W.P.No.11474 of 2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/