S.Suresh,(M-38 Years), 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.8881 of 2017 S.Suresh ... Petitioner vs.
1)The Superintendent of Police, Theni District.
2)The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Andipatti Police Station, Theni District.
3)The Inspector of Police, Andipatti Police Station, Andipatti, Theni 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 to give permission and adequate police protection to the Adal Padal festival scheduled on 17.05.2017 at about 09.00 p.m., at Arulmigu Sri Packiyammal Thirukovil, Rengasamuthiram, Andipatti Post, Andipatti Taluk, Theni District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 27.04.2017. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Jegadeesh Pandian 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 respondents to give permission and adequate police protection to the Adal Padal Festival scheduled on 17.05.2017 at about 09.00 p.m., at Arulmigu Sri Packiyammal Thirukovil, Rengasamuthiram, Andipatti Post, Andipatti Taluk, Theni District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 27.04.2017.
2.
Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the festival of the said temple is scheduled to be held on 17.05.2017. The petitioner and other villagers have decided to organise "Aadal Padal programme" in Rengasamuthiram, Andipatti Post, Andipatti Taluk, Theni District, in connection with Arulmigu Sri Packiyammal Thirukovil Thiruvizha, therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation, dated 27.04.2017, 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 Rengasamuthiram, Andipatti Post, Andipatti Taluk, Theni District, in connection with Arulmigu Sri Packiyammal Thirukovil Thiruvizha. His submission is placed on record. 4.
Considering the submissions made on either side, this Court passes the following order:- "The 3rd respondent is directed to grant permission to the petitioner to conduct "Aadal Padal programme" in Rengasamuthiram, Andipatti Post, Andipatti Taluk, Theni District, in connection with Arulmigu Sri Packiyammal Thirukovil Thiruvizha, 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 17.05.2017.
iv)If there is any violation of the above said conditions, the 3rd 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 /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar
To 1)The Superintendent of Police, Theni District.
2)The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Andipatti Police Station, Theni District.
3)The Inspector of Police, Andipatti Police Station, Andipatti, Theni District.
+1cc to M/S. JEGADEESHPANDIAN, ADVOCATE SR.No. 56166 +1cc to SPECIAL GOVT.PLEADER SR.No. 56290 GK/GCG Sm-RSK-SAR.3/12.05.2017/3P-6C W.P(MD)No.8881 of 2017 10.05.2017