K.Ravichandran, v. The Inspector 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.8907 of 2017 K.Ravichandran ... Petitioner vs.
The Inspector of Police, Andipatti Police Station, Theni District.
... Respondent 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 to perform the cultural programme of ''Adal Padal'' on 19.05.2017 at night 08.00 PM to 12.00 AM at Arulmigu BatraKaliamman Kovil is situated at Andipatti, Theni District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 04.05.2017.
For Petitioner : Mr.C.Bethanasamy For Respondent : Mr.V.Muruganandham Additional Government Pleader
O R D E R
This Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to grant permission to perform the cultural programme of ''Adal Padal'' on 19.05.2017 at night 08.00 PM to 12.00 AM at Arulmigu BatraKaliamman Kovil is situated at Andipatti, Theni District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 04.05.2017.
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Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the festival of the said temple is scheduled to be held on 19.05.2017. The petitioner and other villagers have decided to organise "Aadal Padal programme" in Andipatti, Theni District, in connection with Arulmigu BatraKaliamman Kovil therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation, dated 04.05.2017, to the respondent, 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.
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Learned Additional Government Pleader who takes notice for the respondent, submitted that the respondent have no serious
objection to grant permission to conduct "Aadal Padal programme" in Andipatti, Theni District, in connection with Arulmigu BatraKaliamman Kovil. His submission is placed on record. 4.
Considering the submissions made on either side, this Court passes the following order:- "The respondent is directed to grant permission to the petitioner to conduct "Aadal Padal programme" in Andipatti, Theni District, in connection with Arulmigu BatraKaliamman 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 19.05.2017.
iv)If there is any violation of the above said conditions, the respondent or the duly authorised officer is entitled to take necessary action as per law and stop such performance.
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With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.
Sd/- Assistant Registrar/Vacation officer /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Andipatti Police Station, Theni District.
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