Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6364/2019disposed of

R.Balakrishnan, S/O. Rengaiah, v. The Superintendent Of Police,

2019-03-18Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.03.2019

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P.(MD)No.6364 of 2019 R.Balakrishnan .. Petitioner S/o.Rengaiah, Head of the Panguni Festival Committee, Arulmigu, Ariyakurichi Vettudaiyar Kaliamman Temple.

-Vs1.The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kalaiyar Kovil Police Station, Kalaiyar Kovil Taluk, Sivagangai District.

.. Respondents Prayer:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to grant permission to perform ''Valli Thirumanam Drama'', a cultural programme to be conducted on 19.03.2019 at 5.30 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 13.03.2019, in connection with the Panguni Festival at Arulmigu Ariyakurichi Vettudaiyar Kaliamman Temple, Kalaiyar Kovil Taluk, Sivagangai District. For Petitioner :Mr.M.Dinesh For Respondents :Mr.K.Suyambulinga Bharathi Government Advocate (Criminal side)

ORDER

The petitioner has filed this Writ Petition, seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to grant permission to perform ''Valli Thirumanam Drama'', a cultural programme to be conducted on 19.03.2019 at 5.30 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 13.03.2019, in connection with the Panguni Festival at Arulmigu Ariyakurichi Vettudaiyar Kaliamman Temple, Kalaiyar Kovil Taluk, Sivagangai District.

https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2.Today, when the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal side) submitted that it is open to the

petitioner to conduct Valli Thirumanam Drama on 19.03.2019 with traditional Artists.

3.Recording the above said submission made by the learned Government Advocate (Criminal side), nothing survives for further adjudication in this Writ Petition. However, it is made clear that Obscene dance / songs / vulgar dialogues should be avoided during the Drama and if any untoward incident takes place, it is open to the Law Enforcing Agency to take appropriate action. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(P&A) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kalaiyar Kovil Police Station, Kalaiyar Kovil Taluk, Sivagangai District.

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

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