Pandian .P v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.05.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI P.Pandian ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Superintendent of Police Trichy District, Trichy.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Thuraiyur, Trichy District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Thuraiyur Police Station, Trichy District.

... Respondents PRAYER:- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents herein to grant permission and to provide police protection to conduct the interstate level "Kabadi Tournament" on 14.05.2022 and 15.05.2022 at Angaiyamman Kovil Thidal situated at Pudalathi Village, Thuraiyur Taluk, Trichy District day and night tournament by considering petitioner's representation, dated 09.05.2022. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Mathan For Respondents : Mr.R.Suresh Kumar Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents herein to grant permission and to provide police protection to conduct the interstate level "Kabadi Tournament" on 14.05.2022 and 15.05.2022 at Angaiyamman Kovil Thidal situated at Pudalathi Village, Thuraiyur Taluk, Trichy District day and night tournament by considering petitioner's representation, dated 09.05.2022.

2. Heard the learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents.

3. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents submits that the police does not have any reservations 1/3

on the place, where the tournament is to be conducted. However, there is an apprehension that some law and order problem may arise during the tournament.

4. The respondents police are directed to grant permission for conducting the Kabadi tournament on 14.05.2022 and 15.05.2022 at about 6.00 a.m., to 12.00 p.m., by enclosing the following conditions:

'i) The petitioner and other participants shall not shout, raise any slogan for or against any party or party leader, any caste, community or creed;

ii) The petitioner shall ensure that no untoward incident is caused disturbing the public peace and tranquillity;

iii)The petitioner shall ensure proper first aid arrangements by keeping one or two doctors in the venue; iv)The participants of "Kabadi" tournament shall not wear any form of dress showing offending slogans or picture of any communal/political leader which may cause disturbance;

v)Songs praising communal leader or having communal overtones should not be played; vi)The petitioner will ensure that no flex board or hoardings depicting particular community or leader will be displayed;

vii) There should not be any Flex Boards representing any community or political leaders;

viii)If there is any violation of any one of the conditions imposed, the concerned Police Officer is at liberty to take necessary action, as per law and stop such performance;

ix)Similarly, if the participants have any criminal case pending if they are not entitled to participate in the event, x) the police is empowered to stop the Kabadi tournament, if it proceeds beyond the permitted time; xi) the participants of the tournament shall not intake any kind of toxic substance or liquor during the tournament;

xii) If there is any untoward incident took place, the village people and the organizers of the tournament be made responsible for the same;

xiii) The Refree must be authorized person from the District Association; and xiv) The third respondent is at liberty to put any further restrictions or to impose any conditions purely in the interest of preserving public order and tranquillity, so as to maintain law and order and communal harmony. xv) Though the COVID-19 restrictions have now been 2/3

lifted, however, wearing mask is made mandatory even now, hence all the spectators must wear the mask and follow the COVID-19 restricted procedure as announced by the Health Department.

xvi) The third respondent is directed to strictly adhere to the Standard Operating Procedure adopted by the Government of Tamil Nadu.'

5. The petitioner is also directed to ensure that the conditions are strictly complied with and also to ensure that no law and order problem is created in the course of conducting the tournament.

6. The writ petition stands disposed of with the above directions. However, there shall be no order as to costs. Sd/- Vacation Officer (CS-I) // True Copy // / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) To

1. The Superintendent of Police Trichy District, Trichy.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Thuraiyur, Trichy District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Thuraiyur Police Station, Trichy District.

4. The Additional Public prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai +1 CC to M/s.K. MATHAN, Advocate ( SR-23690[F] dated 12/05/2022 ) 11.05.2022 GM(CO) KB(13.05.2022) 3P 6C 3/3