G.Tamilarasan, v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 03.05.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE R.THARANI W.P.(MD) No.10564 of 2018 G.Tamilarasan ... Petitioner -Vs1. The Superintendent of Police, Pudukottai District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Alangudi Police Station, Pudukottai District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to Adal Padal programme on 08.05.2018 at 07.00 p.m. in the eve of Arulmighu Sri Maha Mariamman Kovil "4th Year Kappu Kattu Thiruvizha" at Aaryapatti Village, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukottai District. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Lawrence Vimal Raj For Respondents : Mr.K.Saravanan Government Advocate

O R D E R

This Writ petition is filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to Adal Padal Programme on 08.05.2018 at 07.00 p.m. in the eve of Arulmighu Sri Maha Mariamman Kovil "4th Year Kappu Kattu Thiruvizha" at Aaryapatti Village, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukottai District.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the villagers jointly decided to conduct "Adal Padal" Programme on 08.05.2018 at 07.00 p.m. in the eve of Arulmighu Sri Maha Mariamman Kovil "4th Year Kappu Kattu Thiruvizha" at Aaryapatti Village, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukottai District. He further submitted that in this connection, a representation was given to the second respondent on 01.05.2018, with a request to grant permission and protection to conduct the programme on the above said date. However, the respondent police has not yet considered the said representation and hence, the petitioner is before this Court with this Writ Petition.

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3. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents submitted that conducting 'Adal Padal' Programme

creates disturbance to public peace and also creates law and order problem. He further submitted that so many unwanted and bad activities would took place and hence, he prayed for dismissal of this petition.

4. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents.

5. There is no custom or tradition or ritual to organise 'Adal Padal' Programme in any religious festivals. Religious festivals are meant to upgrade the mankind and to make cordiality and harmony between the villagers. But by conducting this 'Adal Padal' Programme that too at midnight so many unwanted activities are taking place which causes law and order problem in the village. As 'Adal Padal' Programme are not customary in any religion, as this programme are not our traditional programmes and as this programmes causes law and order problem, this Court is not inclined to grant any permission for this programme. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs.

Sd/ Assistant Registrar(W) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The Superintendent of Police, Pudukottai District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Alangudi Police Station, Pudukottai District.

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