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A.P.Nagarajan, v. The Superintendent Of Police,

2017-05-10Honourable Mr Justice T.Raja,Honourable Mr Justice P. Velmurugan2 pages

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.8856 of 2017 A.P.Nagarajan ... Petitioner vs.

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

2. The Sub-Inspector of Police, Vanniyampatti Police Station, Srivilliputhur Taluk, Virudhunagar 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 2nd respondent to grant permission and necessary protection to perform the cultural programme I.e., Aadal Padal on 10.05.2017 at 08.00 p.m. in the eve of Arulmighu Kaliyamman-Mupidariamman Kovil at Keelapottalpatti Village, Inamkarisalkulam, Srivilliputhur Taluk, Virudhunagar District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 02.05.2017. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Marimuthu For Respondents : Mr.V.Muruganandham, Addl. Government Pleader

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to grant permission and necessary protection to perform the cultural programme i.e., Aadal Padal on 10.05.2017 at 08.00 p.m. in the eve of Arulmighu Kaliyamman-Mupidariamman Kovil at Keelapottalpatti Village, Inamkarisalkulam, Srivilliputhur Taluk, Virudhunagar District, by considering his 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 10.05.2017. The petitioner and other villagers have decided to organise "Aadal Padal programme" in Keelapottalpatti Village, Inamkarisalkulam, Srivilliputhur Taluk, Virudhunagar District, in connection with Arulmighu Kaliyamman-Mupidariamman Kovil Festival, therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation, dated 02.05.2017, to the respondents, requesting them to grant permission therefor. Since no order has been passed on the said representation, the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

petitioner has filed the present writ petition, for the above mentioned relief.

3.Learned Additional 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 Keelapottalpatti Village, Inamkarisalkulam, Srivilliputhur Taluk, Virudhunagar District, in connection with Arulmighu Kaliyamman-Mupidariamman Kovil 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 "Aadal Padal programme" in Keelapottalpatti Village, Inamkarisalkulam, Srivilliputhur Taluk, Virudhunagar District, in connection with Arulmighu Kaliyamman-Mupidariamman Kovil 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 10.05.2017.

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/- Vaction Officer Assistant Registrar() /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

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

2. The Sub-Inspector of Police, Vanniyampatti Police Station, Srivilliputhur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

+1cc to Mr.G. MARIMUTHU, Advocate, SR.No.56205 W.P.(MD).No.8856 of 2017 10.05.2017 SDS/RSK/10.05.2017/2P/4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/