Selvakumar 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.8927 of 2017 Selvakumar ... Petitioner vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, K.Pudupatti 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 respondent to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 11.05.2017 at night in connection with the "Chithirai Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Muthumariamman Kovil, at Nathaanpatti Village, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 22.04.2017. For Petitioner : Mr.E.Balasubramanian For Respondents : Mr.V.Muruganantham, Additional Government Pleader.

O R D E R

[Order of the Court was made by T.RAJA, J.] This Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 11.05.2017 at night in connection with the "Chithirai Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Muthumariamman Kovil, at Nathaanpatti Village, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 22.04.2017. 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" in Nathaanpatti Village, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District, in connection with "Chithirai Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Muthumariamman Kovil, therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation, dated 22.04.2017, 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 Nathaanpatti Village, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District, in connection with "Chithirai Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Muthumariamman Kovil. 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 Nathaanpatti Village, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District, in connection with "Chithirai Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Muthumariamman Kovil, 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 /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar

vsg/sms To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2.The Inspector of Police, K.Pudupatti Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

+1cc to Mr.E.Balasubramanian, Advocate in SR.No.56196 GJM/MSA/SAR-4-10.5.17-3P-4C W.P(MD)No.8927 of 2017 10.05.2017