O.Sekar, S/O. Ochathevar, v. The Superintendent Of Police
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.8810 of 2017 O.Sekar ... Petitioner vs.
1.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, Madurai.
2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Uthappanayakanur Police Station, Madurai District, Madurai.
... 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 to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely such as " Aadal Padal Programme" scheduled to be held on 11.05.2017 at night in connection with " Chithirai Vizha Festival" at Kaliyaaman Temple" kovil at Uthappanayakkunar Village, U.Puthukodai Post, Madurai District. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Ramachandrapradeep 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 to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely such as " Aadal Padal Programme" scheduled to be held on 11.05.2017 at night in connection with "Chithirai Vizha Festival" at Kaliyaaman Temple" kovil at Uthappanayakkunar Village, U.Puthukodai Post, Madurai District.
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 Uthappanayakkunar villagers have decided to organise "Aadal Padal programme" in Kaliyaaman Temple" kovil at Uthappanayakkunar Village, U.Puthukodai Post, Madurai District. , in connection with "Chithirai Vizha Festival" therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation, dated 06.05.2017 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 Kaliyaaman Temple" kovil at Uthappanayakkunar Village, U.Puthukodai Post, Madurai District, in connection with "Chithirai Vizha Festival". 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 "Kaliyaaman Temple" at Uthappanayakkunar Village, U.Puthukodai Post, Madurai District, in connection with "Chithirai Vizha Festival", 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 Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, Madurai.
2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Uthappanayakanur Police Station, Madurai District, Madurai.
+One cc to Mr. Mr.S.Ramachandrapradeep, Advocate, SR.No.56096 RL/4C/2P/RSK/SAR3/10.5.2017 W.P(MD)No.8810 OF 2017 10.05.2017