P.Thangavel v. The Inspector Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 29.01.2016
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.M.SUNDRESH W.P.No.3401 of 2016 P.Thangavel ... Petitioner Vs.
The Inspector of Police, Veerappan Chathiram Police Station, Veerappan Chathiram Post, Erode District.
... Respondent Petition filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondent to give permission to conduct a dance program scheduled to be held on 03.02.2016 at No. 6, West Street, Periyasomoor Post, Erode District for the festival of Periyasomoor Sri Mariamman Koil Thiruvila considering the representation of the petitioner dated 23.01.2016. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Ravichandran For Respondents: Mr.V.Subbiah, Special Government Pleader
O R D E R
Seeking permission to conduct a dance program scheduled to be held on 03.02.2016 at No. 6, West Street, Periyasomoor Post, Erode District for the festival of Periyasomoor Sri Mariamman Koil Thiruvila, the petitioner made a representation dated 23.01.2016 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 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 dance cultural programme on 03.02.2016 at No. 6, West Street, Periyasomoor Post, Erode District for the festival of Periyasomoor Sri Mariamman Koil Thiruvila, however, with the following conditions:- (a)The dance programme in connection with temple Festival on 03.02.2016 at No. 6, West Street, Periyasomoor Post, Erode District for the festival of Periyasomoor Sri Mariamman Koil Thiruvila should be held between 06.00 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 youths.
(d)No dance or songs, touching upon any political party or religion or community or caste be played.
(e)No flex boards in support of any political party or communal 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; and (h)Similarly, the police is entitled to stop the dance programme, if it exceeds beyond the permitted time. (i)The respondent is directed to issue necessary permission, incorporating the above conditions. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS V) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar rms
To The Inspector of Police, Veerappan Chathiram Police Station, Veerappan Chathiram Post, Erode District.
+1 cc to Mr.V.Ravichandran, Advocate, sr.5805 +1 cc to Government Pleader, sr.6132 W.P.No.3401 of 2016 skv co kra 01.02.2016