T.Shanmugasundaram 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.8924 of 2017 T.Shanmugasundaram ... Petitioner vs.
1)The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District.
2)The Inspector of Police, Viralimali 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 give police protection to conduct cultural program (Music and Dance) on 12.05.2017 during the temple festival of Arulmigu Meyyakannudayal Temple situated at Viralimalai Village, Pudukkottai District by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 01.05.2017. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sekar For Respondents : Mr.V.Muruganandam 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 respondents to give police protection to conduct cultural program (Music and Dance) on 12.05.2017 during the temple festival of Arulmigu Meyyakannudayal Temple situated at Viralimalai Village, Pudukkottai District by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 01.05.2017. 2.Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the festival of the said temple is scheduled to be held on 12.05.2017. The petitioner and other villagers have decided to organise "Aadal
Padal programme" in Viralimalai Village, Pudukkottai District, in connection with " Arulmigu Meyyakannudayal Temple Festival" therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation, dated 01.05.2017, 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 Viralimalai Village, Pudukkottai District, in connection with " Arulmigu Meyyakannudayal Temple Festival" . 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 Viralimalai Village, Pudukkottai District, in connection with " Arulmigu Meyyakannudayal Temple Festival" , 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 12.05.2017.
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/- Assistant Registrar (P&A)/ Vacation Officer /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar
To 1)The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District.
2)The Inspector of Police, Viralimali Police Station, Pudukkottai District.
+1 cc to Mr.S.SEKAR, Advocate SR.No. 56179 +1 cc to Special Government Pleader SR.No. 56282 W.P(MD)No.8924 of 2017 10.05.2017 SMA/JC/SAR-4/11.05.2017:3P/5C