K.Karuppu v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.06.2022

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR K.Karuppu ... Appellant/Petitioner Vs.

1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Usilampatti Division, Madurai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Checkkanoorani Police Station, Usilampatti, Madurai District.

3.The Sub-Inspector of Police, Vikramangalam Police Station, Usilampatti, Madurai District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Appeal filed under Clause 15 of Letter Patent, to set aside the order, dated 05.05.2022 passed in W.P(MD)No.9417 of 2022 on the file of this Court by allowing the Writ Appeal and to grant such other relief or reliefs.

Prayer in WP(MD). 9417 OF 2022 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents to grant permission and necessary police protection to perform the festival from 03.06.2022 to 06.06.2022 by conducting various programmes namely Sri Valli Thirumanam Nadakam on 03.06.2022, Sri Mahamayee Nadagam on 04.06.2022, Arichandra Mayana Kandam on 05.06.2022 and cultural programmes Adalum Padalum on 06.06.2022 in the eve of Mudalaikulam Arulmighu Sri Kamba Kamatchiamman, Sri Karuppaswamy Kovil Urchava Thiruvizha at Mudalaikulam Village, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 10.04.2022. For Appellant : Ms.P.Jessi Jeeva Priya For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader 1/3

J U D G M E N T

(Judgment of the Court was delivered by G.JAYACHANDRAN, J.) Heard the learned counsel for the appellant and the learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents. 2.The appellant herein has approached this Court seeking permission to conduct Drama, Music and Dance Programme in connection with the Temple festival.

3.The learned Single Judge while allowing the Writ Petition has restricted the time for conducting the above events between 08.00 a.m and 11.00 p.m.

4.The grievance of the appellant is that as far as the Drama programmes fixed on 03rd, 04th and 05th of June, 2022, conventionally to be held during the night starting from 10.00 p.m to 05.00 a.m in the next day morning.

5.Since the time restriction imposed by the learned Single Judge will counteract the conduct of the programme, considering the submissions made by the learned counsel for the appellant, the order of the learned Single Judge, dated 05.05.2022, is modified to the effect that the time restriction imposed in Paragraph No.5, Clause (c), shall be applicable only for the cultural event of "Adal Padal" scheduled to be held on 06.06.2022 and insofar as the "Drama Programmes" scheduled to be held on 03rd, 04th and 05th of June, 2022, it shall be between 10.00 p.m on that day and 05.00 a.m in the next day morning.

6.With the above modification, the Writ Appeal is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Vacation Officer/ Assistant Registrar (CO) // True Copy // 02/06/2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) pm/ps Note :

In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned. 2/3

To:

1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Usilampatti Division, Madurai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Checkkanoorani Police Station, Usilampatti, Madurai District.

3.The Sub-Inspector of Police, Vikramangalam Police Station, Usilampatti, Madurai District.

+1 CC to M/s.P. JESSI JEEVA PRIYA, Advocate ( SR-24231[F] dated 02/06/2022 ) +1 CC to M/s.SPL.GP ( SR-24267[F] dated 02/06/2022 ) 01.06.2022 KG(CO) GC(02.06.2022) 3P 6C 3/3