Karthick, S/O.Balu v. The Superintendent Of Police,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 05.12.2017

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE S.S.SUNDAR W.P.(MD) No.22231 of 2017 Karthick ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Dindigul.

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

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second respondent to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 06.12.2017 at night in connection with "Karthigai Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Vallikan Amman Kovil at Poovali Village, Koothandan Post, Sivagangai Taluk, Sivagangai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 20.11.2017.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.M.Jeyakarthick For Respondents : Mr.D.Muruganantham Additional Government Pleader.

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O R D E R

The petitioner has come forward with this Writ Petition to direct the second respondent to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 06.12.2017 at night in connection with "Karthigai Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Vallikan Amman Kovil at Poovali Village, Koothandan Post, Sivagangai Taluk, Sivagangai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 20.11.2017.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the villagers jointly decided to conduct "Adal Padal" dance programme on 06.12.2017 in connection with a "Karthigai Festival" in "Arulmigu Sri Vallikan Amman Kovil, situated at Poovali Village, Koothandan Post, Sivagangai Taluk, Sivagangai District. He further

submitted that in this connection, a representation was given to the second respondent on 20.11.2017, 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.

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

4. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 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 second respondent/The Inspector of Police, Sivagangai Taluk Police Station, Sivagangai District, is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 20.11.2017 and to give permission and to provide police protection for "Adal Padal" programme in connection with "Karthigai Festival" in "Arulmigu Sri Vallikan Amman Kovil at Poovali Village, Koothandan Post, Sivagangai Taluk, Sivagangai District, scheduled to be held on 06.12.2017, subject to the following conditions;

(a) the "Adal Padal" programme in connection with the "Karthigai Festival" in "Arulmigu Sri Vallikan Amman Kovil at Poovali Village, Koothandan Post, Sivagangai Taluk, Sivagangai District, scheduled to be held on 06.12.2017 should be completed before 10.30 p.m., or as may be permitted by the second 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 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.

7. With the above direction, the Writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (Writs) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Dindigul.

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

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