D.Manikandan v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 27.04.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD) No.9723 of 2018 D.Manikandan ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Regunathapuram Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent herein to grant permission to conduct the "Aadalum Paadalum" dance programme on 21.05.2018 from 08.00 p.m., to 12.00 p.m., in pursuant to the "Vaikasi Thiruvizha" festival of the Sree Vadapathrakaliamman Thirukoil situated at Regunathapuram Village, Karambakudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District considering the petitioner's representation dated 20.04.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.D.Rameshkumar For Respondents : Mr.P.Kannidevan, Additional Government Pleader.

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner to direct the respondent herein to grant permission to conduct the "Aadalum Paadalum" dance programme on 21.05.2018 from 08.00 p.m., to 12.00 p.m., in pursuant to the "Vaikasi Thiruvizha" festival of the Sree Vadapathrakaliamman Thirukoil situated at Regunathapuram Village, Karambakudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District considering the petitioner's representation dated 20.04.2018.

2.Heard Mr.D.Rameshkumar, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.P.Kannidevan, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

3.The second respondent is directed to grant permission to the petitioner to conduct the event in question. It is open to the second respondent to incorporate conditions as he deems it fit to ensure the law and order and peaceful conduct of the event. It is made clear that the "Adalpadal" programme shall not extend beyond 10.00 p.m.

4.With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CO) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Regunathapuram Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

+1cc to M/s.D.Ramesh Kumar, Advocate, SR.No.63971 cp/gns RL/4C/2P/SV/SAR4/3/5/2018 W.P.(MD) No.9723 of 2018 27.04.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/