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Mr.Karthick v. Inspector Of Police

2016-03-01Honourable Mr Justice R.Subbiah3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 01.03.2016

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R.SUBBIAH W.P.No.7620 of 2016 Karthick .. Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Kumarapalayam Police Station Kumarapalayam, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal District.

.. Respondent Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus direct the respondent to consider the representation dated 26.02.2016 in seeking permission and protection to conduct cultural program in Arulmighu Sri Sakthi Karumariamman Koil to be held at Olapalayam, Kumarapalayam, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal District scheduled to be held on 03.03.2016 from 7.00pm to 10.00pm. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Thirumoorthy For Respondent : Mr.M.Dig Vijay Pandian, AGP.

O R D E R

With the consent of both sides, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal.

2. Seeking permission to conduct cultural programme on 03.03.2016 in Arulmighu Sri Sakthi Karumariamman Koil festival to be held at Olapalayam, Kumarapalayam, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal District, the petitioner made a representation dated 26.02.2016 to the respondent. As the same has not been considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent.

4. Learned Additional Government Pleader on instructions, would submit that there is likelihood of law and order problem.

5. 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 03.03.2016 in Arulmighu Sri Sakthi Karumariamman Koil festival to be held at Olapalayam, Kumarapalayam, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal District, however, with the following conditions:- (a) The cultural programme in connection with temple Festival at Olapalayam, Kumarapalayam, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal District, to be held on 03.03.2016 between 07.00 p.m. to 10.00p.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. (h)Similarly, the police is entitled to stop the dance programme, if it exceeds beyond the permitted time; and (i)The respondent is directed to issue necessary permission, incorporating the above conditions. No costs.

tsh.

-s/d- Assistant Registrar(CS-I) True Copy Sub-Assistant Registrar

To The Inspector of Police, Kumarapalayam Police Station Kumarapalayam, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal District.

+ 1 cc to Mr.D.Thirumurthy,Advocate, SR 12825 vs(co) prk1/3 W.P.No.7620 of 2016