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G.Varadharajan, v. The Inspector Of Police

2016-11-09Honourable Mr Justice P. N. Prakash2 pages

THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS Dated : 09.11.2016

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH Writ Petition No.39153 of 2016 G.Varadharajan ... Petitioner -VersusThe Inspector of Police, Magudanchavadi Police Station, Salem District.

... Respondent Petition filed under Section 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the respondent to take appropriate action upon the petitioner's representation dated 06.11.2016 and to give protection to conduct Adal Padal Programme in connection with the temple festival of Mariamman Kovil situated at K.Pallipatti Village, Katchipuli Post, Edappadi Taluk, Salem District, to be held on 10.11.2016.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Anbarasu For Respondent : Mr.C.Emalias, Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondent to take appropriate action upon the petitioner's representation dated 06.11.2016 and to give protection to conduct Adal Padal Programme in connection with the temple festival of Mariamman Kovil situated at K.Pallipatti Village, Katchipuli Post, Edappadi Taluk, Salem District, to be held on 10.11.2016.

2. It is seen that the petitioner made a representation dated 06.11.2016 to the respondent police seeking permission for the conduct of Adal Padal Programme in connection with the temple festival of Mariamman Kovil situated at K.Pallipatti Village, Katchipuli Post, Edappadi Taluk, Salem District, and for police protection. The said representation was sent by post.

3. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that no obscene dance programme should be allowed to be performed in the name of cultural programme.

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4. Under such circumstances, the petitioner is directed to give a fresh representation to the respondent police disclosing the name of cultural troupe, which is going to perform and on such representation being made, the respondent police shall make inquiries with all the stake holders including the rival parties, if any, and pass appropriate orders either granting permission or refusing to grant permission depending upon the law and order situation in the locality. If permission is granted, at any cost, the programme should not be allowed to be conducted beyond 10.00 p.m. on 10.11.2016 and the programme should not have any indecent items.

5. In the result, the writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS IV) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar gms/mk To 1.The Inspector of Police, Magudanchavadi Police Station, Salem District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

+1cc to Mr.C.Anbarasu, Advocate, S.R.No.64104 W.P.No.39153 of 2016 CA(09/11/2016) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/