Madras High CourtWP(MD)/17564/2018dismissed

C.Raju v. The Superintendent Of Police

2018-08-06Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.08.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH W.P.(MD) No.17564 of 2018 C.Raju ... Petitioner vs.

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

2. The Inspector of Police, Sakkottai Police Station, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant permission and protection for Adal Padal program perform in Maha Kumbabishega Vizha scheduled to be held on 10.08.2018 at 07.00 pm to 10.30 pm at Arulmigu Sri Karuppar, Sri Mangalakari Thirukovil at Palakudierupu, Periakottai, Karaikudi Taluk, Sivagangai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 02.08.2018 For Petitioner : Mr.P.Ameen For Respondents : Mr.M.Rajendran, Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking, a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant permission and protection for Adal Padal program in Maha Kumbabishega Vizha scheduled to be held on 10.08.2018 at 07.00 pm to 10.30 pm at Arulmigu Sri Karuppar, Sri Mangalakari Thirukovil at Palakudierupu, Periakottai, Karaikudi Taluk, Sivagangai District.

2.This Court on an earlier occasion had passed the following order in a similar writ petition.

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 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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. 3.There is no necessity to digress from the view already taken by this Court and this Court deems it fit to maintain a consistency in passing orders in cases of this nature. 4.Accordingly, this writ petition is dismissed. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-III) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar(CS-II) To

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

2. The Inspector of Police, Sakkottai Police Station, Sivangangai District.

+1cc to Special Government Pleader, SR.No.77637 dsk MK/RP/SAR 2/23.08.2018/2P/4C W.P.(MD) No.17564 of 2018 06.08.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/