Karthick, 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.8923 of 2017 Karthick ... Petitioner vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Aranthangi 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 respondents to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 10.05.2017 at night in connection with "Chithirai Festival"at Arulmigu Sri Utchimahali Amman Temple at Avanathaankottai Village, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 22.04.2017. For Petitioner : Mr.E.Balasubramanian For Respondents : Mr.M.Govdinan, Special Government Pleader.

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 10.05.2017 at night in connection with "Chithirai Festival"at Arulmigu Sri Utchimahali Amman Temple at Avanathaankottai Village, Aranthangi 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

10.05.2017. The petitioner and other villagers have decided to organise "Aadal Padal programme" in Avanathaankottai Village, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, in connection with "Chithirai Festival"at Arulmigu Sri Utchimahali Amman Temple, 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 Special 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 Avanathaankottai Village, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, in connection with "Chithirai Festival" at Arulmigu Sri Utchimahali 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 Avanathaankottai Village, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, in connection with "Chithirai Festival"at Arulmigu Sri Utchimahali 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 10.05.2017. 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 Superintend of Police, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Aranthangi Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

+1cc to Mr.E.Balasubramanian, Advocate in SR.No.56191 +1cc to Spl.Government Pleader in SR.No.56319 GJM/MSA/SAR-4-10.5.17-3P-5C W.P(MD)No.8923 of 2017 10.05.2017