A.Rengaraj, 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.8857 of 2017 A.Rengaraj ... Petitioner vs.
1.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.
2.The Inspector of Police, Malaiyur Police Station, Pudukkottai 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 give permission with protection to conduct the cultural function I.e., Aadal Padal at Thuvar Public Stage in connection wit hthe temple festival of Arulmigu Sree Pidariamman Temple, Thuvar, Pudukkottai District, scheduled on 11.05.2017, based on the petitioner's representation dated 25.04.2017.
For Petitioner : Mr.A.Prasannan Rajadurai, for Mr.S.Muthalraj For Respondents : Mr.V.Muruganandham, Addl. Government Pleader
ORDER
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 at Thuvar Public Stage in connection with the temple festival of Arulmigu Sree Pidariamman Temple, Thuvar, Pudukkottai District, scheduled on 11.05.2017, based on his representation dated 25.04.2017.
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 villagers have decided to organise "Aadal Padal programme" at Thuvar Public Stage, Thuvar, Pudukkottai
District, in connection with Arulmigu Sree Pidariamman Temple Festival. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation, dated 25.04.2017, to the respondents, requesting them 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 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" at Thuvar Public Stage, Thuvar, Pudukkottai District, in connection with Arulmigu Sree Pidariamman Temple 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" at Thuvar Public Stage, Thuvar, Pudukkottai District, in connection with Arulmigu Sree Pidariamman Temple 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, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.
2.The Inspector of Police, Malaiyur Police Station, Pudukkottai District.
3. The Additional Government Pleader, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
+1cc to Mr. NA.PALANIYANDI, Advocate, SR.No.56110 W.P.(MD).No.8857 of 2017 10.05.2017 SDS/RSK/10.05.2017/3P/5C