Thirugnanam, 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.8932 of 2017 Thirugnanam ... Petitioner vs.
1.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.
2.The Inspector of Police, Nagudi 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 13.05.2017 at night in connection with "Chithirai Festival" at Arulmigu Sri Pidaariamman Kovil at Pidaarikadu village, Arasarkulam Post, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 21.04.2017. For Petitioner : Mr.E.Balasubramanian For Respondents : Mr.M.Govindan Special Government Pleader
O R D E R
(Order of the Court was made by T.RAJA, J.) This Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely, Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 13.05.2017 in connection with "Chithirai Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Pidaariamman Kovil, at Pidaarikadu village, Arasarkulam Post, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 21.04.2017. 2.
Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the festival of the said temple is scheduled to be held on 13.05.2017.
The petitioner and other villagers have decided to organise "Aadal Padal programme" in Pidaarikadu village, Arasarkulam Post, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, in connection with the "Chithirai Festival" at Arulmigu Sri Pidaariamman Kovil and therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation, dated 21.04.2017, 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 Pidaarikadu village, Arasarkulam Post, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, in connection with "Chithirai Festival" at Arulmigu Sri Pidaariamman Kovil. His submission is placed on record.
4.
Considering the submissions made on either side, this Court passes the following order:- "The second respondent is directed to grant permission to the petitioner to conduct "Aadal Padal programme" inPidaarikadu village, Arasarkulam Post, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, in connection with the "Chithirai Festival" at Arulmigu Sri Pidaariamman 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 13.05.2017.
iv)If there is any violation of the above said conditions, the second 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( ) /TRUE COPY/ Sub Assistant Registrar mrn/sms
To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.
2.The Inspector of Police, Nagudi Police Station, Pudukkottai District.
+1 CC to M/S.SPL.GOVT.PLEADER, SR NO:56321 +1 cc to MR.E.Balasubramanian , ADVOCATE, SR NO: 56194 JAM/11.05.17/JC/SAR 3 / 3p-5c W.P(MD)No.8932 of 2017 10.05.2017