Selvaraj.M v. The Assistant Election Officer/

1 W.P.(MD)NO.9257 OF 2024 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.04.2024

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.9257 of 2024 M.Selvaraj ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Assistant Election Officer / District Supply and Consumer Protection Officer, Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar District.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Rajapalayam Sub Division, Virudhunagar District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Keezharajakula Raman police station, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records pertaining to the impugned order passed by the 1st Respondent in his proceedings in Na.Ka.No.CS1/7-1/2024 (SL.No.60), dated 06.04.2024 and quash the same as illegal, consequently, directing the Respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct the Adal Padal Programme on 25.04.2024 at 8.00 pm to 11.00 pm in connection with Thiru Vizha of Arulmigu Sri Muthumariamman Kovil, Vagaikulampatti, Samusigapuram, Rajapalayam Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

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2 W.P.(MD)NO.9257 OF 2024 For Petitioner : Mr.S.Prabhu For R-1 : Mr.P.Thambidurai, Government Advocate.

For R-2 & R-3 : Mr.A.Albert James, Government Advocate.

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O R D E R

Heard both sides.

2. The petitioner wants to conduct the cultural programme on 25.04.2024 from 8.00 pm to 11.00 pm in connection with the petition mentioned temple festival. The first respondent herein has rejected the said request. Challenging the same, this writ petition has been filed.

3. My attention has been drawn to the circular memorandum dated 01.06.2023 issued by the Director General of Police. There is no prohibition for conducting such cultural programmes. The only restriction is that there should not be any obscene display or dance and that programmes should not extend beyond 10.00 pm. Few other conditions have been stipulated in the said circular. 2/4

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4. In this view of the matter, the impugned proceedings are set aside insofar as clause 6 is concerned. The petitioner is permitted to have adal padal event on 25.04.2024 from 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm. The petitioner has to adhere to the conditions stipulated in the circular on 01.06.2023. The circular shall form part of the order. The Writ Petition is allowed. No costs.

15.04.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU Note : Issue order copy on 15.04.2024.

To:

1. The Assistant Election Officer / District Supply and Consumer Protection Officer, Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar District.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Rajapalayam Sub Division, Virudhunagar District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Keezharajakula Raman police station, Virudhunagar District.

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