L.Jerald, S/O.Lazer, v. The Superintendent Of Police,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:13.10.2017

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE S.S.SUNDAR W.P.(MD) No.19238 of 2017 L.Jerald ... Petitioner -Vs1. The Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2. The Inspector of Police, Panangudi Police Station, Panangudi, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission for Conducting Kabaddi Tournament at Lebbaikudiyiruppu, Panagudi Post, Tirunelveli District, dated 18.10.2017 at evening 6.00 pm to 19.10.2017 morning 6.00 am based on the Petitioner's Application dated 09.10.2017 within the period stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.Ananth C.Rajesh For Respondents : Mr.D.Muruganantham, Additional Government Pleader.

O R D E R

This Writ petition is filed for issuing a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission for Conducting Kabaddi Tournament at Lebbaikudiyiruppu, Panagudi Post, Tirunelveli District, dated 18.10.2017 at evening 6.00 pm to 19.10.2017 morning 6.00 am based on the Petitioner's Application dated 09.10.2017 within the period stipulated by this Court.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

3.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the villagers jointly decided to conduct "Kabadi" tournament on 18.10.2017 and 19.10.2017 at Lebbaikudiyiruppu, Panagudi Post, Tirunelveli District. In this connection, a representation was given

to the respondents on 09.10.2017, with a request to grant permission to conduct the tournament on the above said date, however, the respondents have not considered the request of the petitioner and hence, the petitioner is before this Court with this Writ Petition. The learned counsel for the petitioner further submitted that as the Kabadi Tournament is conducted in a peaceful manner by the villagers, there will be no untoward incident by the people of the village.

4. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submitted that this Court may grant permission for "Kabadi Tournament" subject to stringent conditions.

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the Writ Petition is disposed of with the following directions: i) The second respondent/ Inspector of Police, panangudi Police Station, Panangudi, Tirunelveli District, is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 09.10.2017 and to give permission and to provide police protection for conducting "Kabadi"

tournament scheduled to be held on 18.10.2017 and 19.10.2017 at Lebbaikudiyiruppu, Panagudi Post, Tirunelveli District.

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

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

iv) The petitioner shall ensure proper first aid arrangements by keeping one or two doctors in the venue. v) 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.

vi) Songs praising communal leader or having communal overtones should not be played.

Vii) The petitioner will ensure that no flex board or hoardings depicting particular community or leader will be displayed.

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

ix) 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;

x) Similarly, the Police is empowered to stop the Kabadi tournament , if it exceeds 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 respondent concerned is directed to issue necessary permission, incorporating the above conditions. (xiv) The Refree must be authorized person from the District Association.

6. The second 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. There can be a total ban for putting up any Flex Boards representing any community. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (AD-II) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

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

2. The Inspector of Police, Panangudi Police Station, Panangudi, Tirunelveli District.

+ 1 CC TO Mr.ANANTH C.RAJESH, ADVOCATE IN SR No. 82844 TRP TE/SV-MMSP/SAR-I : 13/10/2017 : 3P/4C W.P.(MD) No.19238 of 2017 13.10.2017