S.Murugan(Through Arulmigu Sri v. The Superintendent Of Police,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.06.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.13689 of 2019 S.Murugan (Through Arulmigu Gopinathaswamy Thirukovil Festival Committee) ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni.

2.The Inspector of Police, Bodinayakkanur Taluk Police Station, Bodinayakkanur, Theni District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and provide adequate police protection for conducting Adal Padal programme on 22.06.2019 at about 07.00 pm., to 11.00 pm., at night performed by Kalaipuyal Dance Troop Kottur at Sri Arulmigu Gopinathaswamy Temple, located at Ernampatti Village, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Manickam For Respondents : Mr.K.Suyambulinga Bharathi Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

The petitioner wants to hold the "Adal Padal" event on 22.06.2019.

2.This Court directs the second respondent to grant permission to the petitioner to conduct the said event. However, it is open to the second respondent to incorporate appropriate conditions in the proceedings granting such https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ permission. It is made clear that the petitioner will have to

conclude the programme by 10.00 pm. It is open to the second respondent to incorporate any other conditions as he deems fit to ensure the smooth conduct of the event.

3.The Writ Petition is allowed on these terms. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (AD II) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) To:

1.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni.

2.The Inspector of Police, Bodinayakkanur Taluk Police Station, Bodinayakkanur, Theni District.

+1cc to Mr.R.MANICKAM, Advocate, SR.No. 69702 W.P.(MD)No.13689 of 2019 19.06.2019 RMK KK/SAR/21.06.2019/2P-4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/