S.Velu, S/O.Sundararajan, v. The Deputy Superintendent Of
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.05.2017 CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE T.RAJA and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.VELMURUGAN W.P(MD)No.8806 of 2017 S.Velu ... Petitioner vs.
1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.
2.The Inspector of Police, Devakottai Police Station, Sivagangai District.
... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to grant permission and protection to conduct the "Aadalum Paadulum" dance programme on 11.05.2017 from 6.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. in pursuant to the Chithirai Festival of Arulmigu Silampani Sri Sappani Muneeswarar Temple" scheduled to be held on Devakottai Town, Silampani South Street, Sivangangai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 02.05.2017.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.M.Sanjay For Respondents : Mr.M.Govindan Special Government Pleader
O R D E R
This Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to grant permission and protection to conduct the "Aadalum Paadulum" dance programme on 11.05.2017 from 6.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. in pursuant to the Chithirai Festival of Arulmigu Silampani Sri Sappani Muneeswarar Temple" scheduled to be held on Devakottai Town, Silampani South Street, Sivangangai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 02.05.2017.
2.Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the festival of the said temple is scheduled to be held on 11.05.2017. The petitioner and other Silampani South Street villagers have decided to organise "Aadal Padal programme" in pursuant to the Chithirai Festival of Arulmigu Silampani Sri Sappani Muneeswarar Temple" scheduled to be held on Devakottai Town, Silampani South Street, Sivangangai District therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation, dated 02.05.2017, to the second respondent, requesting him to grant permission therefor. Since no order has been passed on the said representation, the petitioner has filed the present writ petition, for the above mentioned relief. 3.Learned Special Government Pleader who takes notice for the respondents, submitted that the respondents have no serious objection to grant permission to conduct "Aadal Padal programme" in pursuant to the Chithirai Festival of Arulmigu Silampani Sri Sappani Muneeswarar Temple" scheduled to be held on Devakottai Town, Silampani South Street, Sivangangai District. His submission is placed on record.
4.Considering the submissions made on either side, this Court passes the following order:- "The 2nd respondent is directed to grant permission to the petitioner to conduct "Aadal Padal Programme" in pursuant to the Chithirai Festival of Arulmigu Silampani Sri Sappani Muneeswarar Temple" scheduled to be held on Devakottai Town, Silampani South Street, Sivangangai District. subject to the following conditions:
i)The event shall be conducted in an organised and peaceful manner without causing law and order problem. ii)There shall not be any obscene or vulgar scenes during the dance performance by any one of the participants or others.
iii)The dance performance shall be restricted between 6.00 p.m and 11.00 p.m. on 11.05.2017.
iv)If there is any violation of the above said conditions, the 2nd respondent or the duly authorised officer is entitled to take necessary action as per law and stop such performance.
5.With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.
Sd/- Vacation Officer/ Assistant Registrar /True Copy/
Sub-Assistant Registrar To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.
2.The Inspector of Police, Devakottai Police Station, Sivagangai District.
3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
+One cc to Mr.S.M.Sanjay, Advocate, SR.No.56164 CM/TSG/MR RL/5C/3P/RSK/SAR3/10.5.2017 W.P(MD)No.8806 OF 2017 10.05.2017