C.Ponnurangam v. The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED :26.04.2019

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Crl.O.P.Nos.11283, 11284, 11286 and 11287 of 2019 C.Ponnurangam .. Petitioner in Crl.O.P.No.11283/2019 S.Balraj .. Petitioner in Crl.O.P.No.11284/2019 T.Manikandan .. Petitioner in Crl.O.P.No.11286/2019 S.Selvakumar .. Petitioner in Crl.O.P.No.11287/2019 Vs.

State rep by The Inspector of Police, Athanavur Police Station, Athanavur, Vellore District.

.. Respondent in Crl.O.P.No.11283/2019 State rep by The Inspector of Police, Madathukulam Police Station, Madathukulam, Tiruppur District.

.. Respondent in Crl.O.P.No.11284/2019 State rep by The Inspector of Police, Mallur Police Station, Mallur, Salem District.

..Respondent in Crl.O.P.No.11286/2019

State rep by The Inspector of Police, Arumbavur Police Station, Arumbavur, Perambalur District.

Respondent in Crl.O.P.No.11287/2019 Common Prayer: Criminal Original Petitions are filed under Section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code, to direct the respondent authority to give police protection and permission to conduct Cultural Programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of (i) Yelagiri Malai, Athanavur Arulmigu Sree Malai Nachiamman Temple festival at Tirupattur Taluk, Vellore District on 30.04.2019 between 06.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m by considering the petitioner's representation dated 22.04.2019 (ii)Sarkar Kannadipudur Arulmigu Sree Mariamman Temple Festival at Sarkar Kannadi Pudur, Vadakku Chavadi Ground , Madathukulam Taluk, Tiruppur District on 02.05.2019 between 06.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m by considering the petitioner's representation on 22.04.2019 (iii) S.A.

Peramanur Arulmigu Sree Maha Sakthi Mariamman Temple festival at Salem Taluk & District on 08.05.2019 between 06.00PM to 11.00PM by considering the Petitioner's representation dated 22.04.2019 (iv) Arumbavur Arulmigu Sree Mariamman Temple Festival at Veppanthattai Taluk, Perambalur District on 13.05.2019 between 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM by considering the Petitioner's representation dated 22.04.2019.

For Petitioners: Mr.A.Sathishkumar For Respondents: Mr.C.Raghavan Govt. Advocate (crl.side) C O M M O N O R D E R Seeking permission to conduct cultural programmes in the event of (i) Yelagiri Malai, Athanavur Arulmigu Sree Malai Nachiamman Temple festival at Tirupattur Taluk, Vellore District on 30.04.2019 (ii)Sarkar Kannadipudur Arulmigu Sree Mariamman Temple Festival at Sarkar Kannadi Pudur, Vadakku Chavadi Ground , Madathukulam Taluk, Tiruppur District on 02.05.2019 (iii) S.A.Peramanur Arulmigu Sree Maha Sakthi Mariamman Temple festival at Salem Taluk & District on 08.05.2019 (iv) Arumbavur Arulmigu Sree Mariamman Temple Festival at Veppanthattai Taluk, Perambalur District on 13.05.2019,the petitioners made representation dated 22.04.2019 to the respondents. As the same has not been considered, the present Criminal Original petition have been filed.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioners and the learned Govt. Advocate (Crl.side) appearing for the respondents.

3. The learned Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side), 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, these petitions are allowed and the petitioners are permitted to conduct cultural programme in the event of (i) Yelagiri Malai, Athanavur Arulmigu Sree Malai Nachiamman Temple festival at Tirupattur Taluk, Vellore District on 30.04.2019 (ii)Sarkar Kannadipudur Arulmigu Sree Mariamman Temple Festival at Sarkar Kannadi Pudur, Vadakku Chavadi Ground , Madathukulam Taluk, Tiruppur District on 02.05.2019 (iii) S.A.Peramanur Arulmigu Sree Maha Sakthi Mariamman Temple festival at Salem Taluk & District on 08.05.

2019 (iv) Arumbavur Arulmigu Sree Mariamman Temple Festival at Veppanthattai Taluk, Perambalur District on 13.05.2019 however with the following conditions:- (a) The petitioners shall pay a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) each, as charges, to the respondent Police and on receipt of the same, the respondent Police are directed to issue receipt and proceed further. (b) The cultural programme in connection with the event of (i) Yelagiri Malai, Athanavur Arulmigu Sree Malai Nachiamman Temple festival at Tirupattur Taluk, Vellore District on 30.04.2019 (ii)Sarkar Kannadipudur Arulmigu Sree Mariamman Temple Festival at Sarkar Kannadi Pudur, Vadakku Chavadi Ground , Madathukulam Taluk, Tiruppur District on 02.05.2019 (iii) S.A.Peramanur Arulmigu Sree Maha Sakthi Mariamman Temple festival at Salem Taluk & District on 08.05.

2019 (iv) Arumbavur Arulmigu Sree Mariamman Temple Festival at Veppanthattai Taluk, Perambalur District on 13.05.2019, shall be conducted between 06.00 p.m. and 10.00 p.m.

(c)There should not be any kind of obscene dance or vulgar dialogues during the performance, by anyone of the participants. (d) Double meaning songs should not be played so as to spoil the minds of students and youths.

(e) No dance or songs, touching upon any political party or religion or community or caste shall be played. (f) No flex boards in support of any political party or communal leader, shall be erected at the premises of the programme.

(g) The functions shall not affect either religious or communal harmony and shall be conducted without any discrimination based on caste.

(h) 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 (i) Similarly, the police is directed to stop the dance programme, if it is played beyond the permitted time limit. (j) The respondents are directed to issue necessary permission, incorporating the above conditions. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CCC) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Inspector of Police, Athanavur Police Station, Athanavur, Vellore District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Madathukulam Police Station, Madathukulam, Tiruppur District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Mallur Police Station, Mallur, Salem District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Arumbavur Police Station, Arumbavur, Perambalur District.

5.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

+4cc to M/S.A.Sathishkumar, Advocate Sr.40709 to 40712 Crl.O.P.Nos.11283, 11284, 11286 and 11287 of 2019 rsk[co] srg 29/04/2019