Rm.Natarasan 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.8876 of 2017 RM.Natarasan ... Petitioner vs.

1)The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2)The Inspector of Police, Karaiyur 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 Aaadal-Paadal at Muthumariamman Temple Stage in connection with the Vaigasi Festival of Arulmigu Sree Muthumari Amman Temple, Karaiyur, Pudukkottai District scheduled on 23.05.2017 based on the petitioner's representation dated 28.04.2017.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Prasanna Rajadurai for MR. S. Muthalraj, For Respondents : Mr.V.Muruganandan, Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by T.RAJA,J) This Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd respondent to give permission and protection to conduct the cultural function "Aaadal-Paadal" on 23.05.2017 at Muthumariamman Temple Stage in connection with the Vaigasi Festival of Arulmigu Sree Muthumari Amman Temple, Karaiyur, Pudukkottai District scheduled based on the petitioner's representation dated 28.04.2017.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the

festival of the said temple is scheduled to be held on 23.05.2017. The petitioner and other villagers have decided to organise "Aadal Padal programme"

in Muthumariamman Temple Stage, Karaiyur, Pudukkottai District, in connection with Vaigasi Festival of Arulmigu Sree Muthumari Amman Temple, therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation, dated 28.04.2017, 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" in Muthumariamman Temple Stage, Karaiyur, Pudukkottai District, in connection with Vaigasi Festival of Arulmigu Sree Muthumari Amman Temple. 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 Muthumariamman Temple Stage, Karaiyur, Pudukkottai District, in connection with Vaigasi Festival of Arulmigu Sree Muthumari Amman Temple, 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 23.05.2017.

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 ASST REGISTRAR / VACATION OFFICER TRUE COPY SUB ASST REGISTRAR GK / GCG

To 1)The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2)The Inspector of Police, Karaiyur Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

1CC TO MR. NA.PALANIYANDI, ADVOCATE SR: 56107 1CC TO THE SPL GOVT PLEADER SR: 56340 RL RSK SAR 3 3P/5C W.P(MD)No.8876 of 2017