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M.Irudhayaraj, v. The Superintendent Of Police

2017-05-10Honourable Mr Justice T.Raja,Honourable Mr Justice P. Velmurugan2 pages

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.8937 of 2017 M.Irudhayaraj ... Petitioner vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Devakottai Taluk Police Station, Sivagangai 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 Adal Padal program perform by "Madurai Ulagapugal Abinaya Dance Group" in 'Ther Pavani Thiruvizha' scheduled to be held on 20.05.2017 at Devalayam in Anthoniyar Alayam at Variyanvayal, Puliyal Post, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 27.04.2017. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Karthic Rajan For Respondents : Mr.V.Muruganandan Additional 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 Adal Padal program perform by "Madurai Ulagapugal Abinaya Dance Group" in 'Ther Pavani Thiruvizha' scheduled to be held on 20.05.2017 at Devalayam in Anthoniyar Alayam at Variyanvayal, Puliyal Post, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 27.04.2017. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the festival of the said temple is scheduled to be held on 20.05.2017. The petitioner and other villagers have decided to organise Adal Padal program perform by "Madurai Ulagapugal Abinaya Dance Group" in 'Ther Pavani Thiruvizha' in Variyanvayal, Puliyal Post, https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District, in connection with Devalayam in Anthoniyar Alayam, therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation, dated 27.04.2017, 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 Devalayam in Anthoniyar Alayam at Variyanvayal, Puliyal Post, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District, in connection with 'Ther Pavani Thiruvizha'. 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 Devalayam in Anthoniyar Alayam at Variyanvayal, Puliyal Post, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District, in connection with 'Ther Pavani Thiruvizha', 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 20.05.2017.

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, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Devakottai Taluk Police Station, Sivagangai District. +1 CC TO MR.R.KARTHICRAJAN, ADVOCATE,SR NO.56148 +1 CC TO SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER SR NO.56274 RMK MAS/RSK/SAR3:12.05.2017:2P-5C W.P(MD)No.8937 of 2017 10.05.2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/