M.Solai Senthilkumar, v. The Commissioner Of Police,
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.08.2017
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE S.S.SUNDAR W.P.(MD) No.14645 of 2017 M.Solai Senthilkumar ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Madurai.
2.The Inspector of Police, Karimedu Police Station, Madurai City, Madurai.
... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to grant permission for conducting deity procession and cultural programme (Aadal-Padal) in the eve of Arulmigu Sri Muthumariamman Thirukovil, 55th year Utrchava Festival, scheduled to be held on 11.08.2017 to 13.08.2017, situated at Kamarajar 1st Street, Pethaniyapuram, Madurai-16.
For Petitioner : Mr.R.M.Anbu Nithi For Respondents: Mr.A.K.Baskarapandiyan, Special Government Pleader.
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O R D E R
This Writ petition is filed for issuing a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to grant permission for conducting deity procession and cultural programme (Aadal-Padal) in the eve of Arulmigu Sri Muthumariamman Thirukovil, 55th year Utrchava Festival, scheduled to be held on 11.08.2017 to 13.08.2017, situated at Kamarajar 1st Street, Pethaniyapuram, Madurai-16.
2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.
3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the villagers jointly decided to conduct "Aadal Padal" programme on 11.08.2017 to 13.08.2017 in connection with the temple festival of Arulmigu Sri Muthumariamman Thirukovil, 55th year Utrchava Festival at Kamarajar 1st Street, Pethaniyapuram, Madurai-16. He further submitted that in this connection, a representation was given to the
respondent on 29.07.2017, 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 "Aadal 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, Karimedu Police Station, Madurai City, Madurai, is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 29.07.2017 and to give permission and to provide police protection for "Aadal Padal" programme in connection with the temple festival of Arulmigu Sri Muthumariamman Thirukovil, 55th year Utrchava Festival at Kamarajar 1st Street, Pethaniyapuram, Madurai-16., scheduled to be held on 11.08.2017 to 13.08.2017, subject to the following conditions;
(a) the "Aadal Padal" programme in connection with the temple festival of Arulmigu Sri Muthumariamman Thirukovil, 55th year Utrchava Festival at Kamarajar 1st Street, Pethaniyapuram, Madurai-16, scheduled to be held on 11.08.2017 to 13.08.2017 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(CS-III) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar.
To 1.The Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Madurai.
2.The Inspector of Police, Karimedu Police Station, Madurai City, Madurai.
+1CC to Mr.N.Sathish Kumar, Advocate, SR.No.71391 +1CC to the Special Government Pleader SR.No.71980 W.P.(MD) No. 14645 of 2017 08.08.2017 Myr/smi AM/SV AAM/SAR 2/10.08.2017/3P/5C