Madras High CourtWP(MD)/9709/2018allowed

Veerapathiran, 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.9709 of 2018 Veerapathiran ... Petitioner -vs1. The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2. The Inspector of Police, Athirampattinam Town Police Station, Thanjavur District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to grant permission for cultural event namely Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 15.05.2018 at night 07.00 to 12.00 hours in connection with "Vaikasi Vishaga Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Santhana Mariamman Kovil at Athirampattinam, Pattukkottai Taluk, Thanjavur District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 06.04.2018 and 23.04.2018 conducted by the 1st Mandagapadithars. For Petitioner : Mr.B.Santhanam RajeshKumar 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 2nd respondent to grant permission for cultural event namely Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 15.05.2018 at night 07.00 to 12.00 hours in connection with "Vaikasi Vishaga Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Santhana Mariamman Kovil at Athirampattinam, Pattukkottai Taluk, Thanjavur District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 06.04.2018 and 23.04.2018 conducted by the 1st Mandagapadithars.

2.Heard Mr.B.Santhanam RajeshKumar, 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 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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 To

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

2. The Inspector of Police, Athirampattinam Town Police Station, Thanjavur District.

+1CC to Mr.B.Santhanam RajeshKumar Advocate SR.No.64409, +1CC to Special Government Pleader SR.No.64957. GNS/CP DS/JC/SAR-4 :07.05.2018: 2P/5C W.P.(MD) No.9709 of 2018 27.04.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/