C.Sivakumar, v. The Inspector Of Police,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 26.10.2017

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.S.SUNDAR W.P.(MD) No.19668 of 2017 C.Sivakumar ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Cumbum South Police Station, Theni District.

... Respondent Prayer:

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to grant permission to perform the program of 'Aadal Padal' on 06.11.2017 night at Arulmigu Sri Bhagavathi Amman Thirukovil, situated at Kamukula Okkiliyar Makkal Mandra Valagam, Cumbum, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 23.10.2017.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Karthic Rajan For Respondent : Mr.D.Muruganantham Additional Government Pleader.

O R D E R

This Writ petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to grant permission to perform the program of 'Aadal Padal' on 06.11.2017 night at Arulmigu Sri Bhagavathi Amman Thirukovil, situated at Kamukula Okkiliyar Makkal Mandra Valagam, Cumbum, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 23.10.2017.

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

3.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the villagers jointly decided to conduct "Aadal Paadal" on 06.11.2017 in connection with temple festival in Arulmigu Sri Bhagavathi Amman Thirukovil situated at Kamukula Okkiliyar Makkal Mandra Valagam, Cumbum, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District. He further submitted that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent on 23.10.2017, 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 Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent submitted that this Court may grant permission for conducting "Aadal Paadal" 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, Cumbum South Police Station, Theni District, is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 23.10.2017 and to give permission and provide police protection for "Aadal Paadal" in connection with temple festival in Arulmigu Sri Bhagavathi Amman Thirukovil situated at Kamukula Okkiliyar Makkal Mandra Valagam, Cumbum, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District, scheduled to be held on 06.11.2017, subject to the following conditions;

(a) the "Aadal Paadal" in Arulmigu Sri Bhagavathi Amman Thirukovil situated at Kamukula Okkiliyar Makkal Mandra Valagam, Cumbum, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District, scheduled to be held on 06.11.2017, should be completed before 10.30 p.m or as may be directed by the respondent police.

(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) there should not be any Flex Boards representing any community or political leaders;

(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 the 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 /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Cumbum South Police Station, Theni District.

+1cc to Special Government Pleader, SR.No. 84012 +1cc to M/S.R.Karthic Rajan, Advocate SR.No. 83772 W.P.(MD) No.19668 of 2017 26.10.2017 cmr JM/RSK/SAR 1/01.11.2017/3P/4C