Madras High CourtWP(MD)/9728/2018allowed

Krishnamoorthy v. The Superintendent Of Police

2018-04-27Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

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. 9728 of 2018 Krishnamoorthy ... Petitioner -vs1.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Nagudi 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 to grant permission for cultural event namely Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 04.05.2018 at night 08.00 to 01.00 hours in connection with "Chithirai Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Pidaariamman Kovil at Pidaarikadu Village, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 16.04.2018. For Petitioner : Mr.E.Balasubramanian 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 to grant permission for cultural event namely Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 04.05.2018 at night 08.00 to 01.00 hours in connection with " Chithirai Festival " in Arulmigu Sri Pidaariamman Kovil at Pidaarikadu Village, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 16.04.2018.

2.Heard Mr.E.Balasubramanian, 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 (CS-II) /True copy/ https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Sub Assistant Registrar

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Nagudi Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

+1cc to Mr.E.Balasubramanian, Advocate, SR.No.64023 W.P.(MD) No.9728 of 2018 27.04.2018 CP/GNS KK/SV MMS/28.04.2018/SAR-4/2P-4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/