P.Karthikeyan 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.3497 of 2016 P.Karthikeyan ... Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Steel Plant Police Station, Salem 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 cultural program scheduled to be held on 03.02.2016 at Sri Sinna Mariamman Temple at M.V.S.Nagar, Chithanur, Thalavaipatty post, Salem District considering the representation of the petitioner dated 25.01.2016.

For Petitioner : Mr.Sudhakar for Karan And Uday For Respondent : Mr.P.Sanjay Gandhi, Addl. Government Pleader

O R D E R

Seeking permission to conduct a cultural program scheduled to be held on 03.02.2016 at Sri Sinna Mariamman Temple at M.V.S.Nagar, Chithanur, Thalavaipatty post, Salem District, the petitioner made a representation dated 25.01.2016 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 Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent.

3.

Learned Additional 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 cultural programme on 03.02.2016 at Sri Sinna Mariamman Temple at M.V.S.Nagar, Chithanur, https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

Thalavaipatty post, Salem District, however, with the following conditions:- (a)The cultural programme in connection with temple Festival on 03.02.2016 at Sri Sinna Mariamman Temple at M.V.S.Nagar, Chithanur, Thalavaipatty post, Salem District, 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 IV) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar rms To The Inspector of Police, Steel Plant Police Station, Salem District.

+1 cc to Government Pleader, sr.6235 +1 cc to M/s.Karan & Uday, Advocates, sr.6235 W.P.No.3497 of 2016 bvr co, kra 01.02.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/