Ravikumar, S/O.Muthalagu, v. The Inspector Of Police,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 03.08.2017

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE S.S.SUNDAR W.P.(MD) No.14496 of 2017 Ravikumar ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Kalaiyarkovil Police Station, Sivagangai District.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 14.08.2017 at night 09.00 to 12.00 hours in connection with "Krishna Jeyanthi Festival" in Erivayal Village, Kalaiyarkovil Taluk, Sivagangai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 26.07.2017. For Petitioner : Mr.E.Balasubramanian For Respondent : Mr.A.K.Baskara Pandian, Special Government Pleader.

O R D E R

This Writ petition is filed for issuing a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 14.08.2017 at night 09.00 to 12.00 hours in connection with "Krishna Jeyanthi Festival" in Erivayal Village, Kalaiyarkovil Taluk, Sivagangai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 26.07.2017.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondent.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the villagers jointly decided to conduct "Adal Padal" programme on 14.08.2017 in connection with "Krishna Jeyanthi Festival" in Erivayal Village, Kalaiyarkovil Taluk, Sivagangai District. He further submitted that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent on 26.07.2017, 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.

4. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondent submitted that this Court may grant permission for "Adal Padal" programme subject to stringent conditions.

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the Writ Petition is disposed of with the following directions: The respondent/The Inspector of Police, Kalaiyarkovil Police Station, Sivagangai District, is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 26.07.2017 and to give permission and to provide police protection for "Adal Padal" programme in connection with "Krishna Jeyanthi Festival" in Erivayal Village, Kalaiyarkovil Taluk, Sivagangai District, scheduled to be held on 14.08.2017, subject to the following conditions; (a) the "Adal Padal" programme in connection with the ""Krishna Jeyanthi Festival" in Erivayal Village, Kalaiyarkovil Taluk, Sivagangai District, scheduled to be held on 14.08.2017 should be completed before 10.30 p.m. (b) there should not be any kind of obscene dance or vulgar dialogues during the performance, by any one of the participants;

(c) double meaning songs should not be played so as to spoil the minds of students and the youth; (d) no dance or songs, touching upon any political party or religion, community or caste be played; (e) no flex boards in support of any political party or religious leader be erected;

(f) the function should not affect either religious or communal harmony and shall be conducted without any discrimination based on caste;

(g) 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;

(h) similarly, the Police is empowered to stop the programme, if it exceeds beyond the permitted time; (i) the participants of the programme shall not intake any kind of in-toxic substance or liquor during the programme; and

(j) if any untoward incident takes place, the organizers of the programme be made responsible for the same.

6. It is open to respondent police to put any further restrictions or to impose any conditions purely in the interest of preserving public order and tranquillity. There can be a total ban for putting up any Flex Boards representing any community. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (T&P) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Kalaiyarkovil Police Station, Sivagangai District.

+ 1 CC TO SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER IN SR No. 70889 + 1 CC TO Mr.E.BALASUBRAMANIAN, ADVOCATE IN SR No. 70134 CP/DSK TE/SKN-RSK/SAR-III : 09/08/2017 : 3P/4C W.P.(MD) No. 14496 of 2017 03.08.2017