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S.Rajendran, v. The Superintendent Of Police

2019-05-08Honourable Mrs Justice T. Krishnavalli (Retd.)3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.05.2019

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE T.KRISHNAVALLI W.P.(MD)No.11665 of 2019 S.Rajendran ... Petitioner Vs., 1.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Solavandhan Police Station, Madurai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents herein to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely such as "Adal Padal" programme scheduled to be held on 13.05.2019 at about 07:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. in connection with "Urchava Thiruvizha" the festival of Arulmighu Sri Kaliamman Thirukovil, at Thiruvedagam, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Karthic Rajan For Respondents : Mrs.S.Bharathi Government Advocate(Crl.side)

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme namely "Adal Padal" to be held on 13.05.2019 in connection with "Urchava Thiruvizha" the festival of Arulmighu Sri Kaliamman Thirukovil, at Thiruvedagam, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District, without causing any disturbance to public order.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate(Crl., side) appearing for the respondents.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers have conducted the temple festival every year peacefully. As per the tradition and customs, this year also the villagers have planned to conduct "Adal Padal" programme on 13.05.2019. In this regard, the petitioner gave several representations to the respondents dated 02.05.2019 in person and

on 05.05.2019 through registered post. Since no action has been taken, the present writ petition has been filed.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondents, on instructions, would submit that the respondents have no serious objection. She further submitted that permission may be granted subject to stringent conditions.

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court grants permission to conduct "Adal Padal" programme on 13.05.2019, from 07:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M and the Writ Petition is disposed of with the following directions:

The second respondent / Inspector of Police, Solavandhan Police Station, Madurai District is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 05.05.2019 and to give permission and to provide police protection for "Adal Padal" programme which is held in connection with "Urchava Thiruvizha" the festival of Arulmighu Sri Kaliamman Thirukovil, at Thiruvedagam, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District, on 13.05.2019, subject to the following conditions:- (a) "Adal Padal" done in "Arulmighu Sri Kaliamman Thirukovil" at Thiruvedagam, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District, scheduled to be held on 13.05.2019, should be completed before 11.00 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 as they will spoil the minds of students and youths;

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

f) No price shall be given in the name of any political party or in the name of any Member associated with any political party;

g) The function 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;

i) Similarly, the police is directed to stop the dance programme, if it is conducted beyond the permitted time limit and

j) The petitioner as well as the organizers shall give a letter of undertaking agreeing to strictly adhere to the above conditions.

6. It is open to the second respondent police to put any further restrictions or to impose any conditions purely in the interest of preserving public order and tranquility. There can be a total ban for putting up any Flex Board representing any community. No costs.

Sd/- Vacation Officer/ Assistant Registrar // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) Ns To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Solavandhan Police Station, Madurai District.

3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

+1CC TO MR.R.KARTHIC RAJAN, Advocate Sr. No. 65467 Order made in W.P.(MD)No.11665 of 2019 SCR(CO) TR (10.05.2019) 3P 5C