P.Murugesan, v. State Rep.By

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.8961 of 2017 P.Murugesan ... Petitioner vs.

The Inspector of Police, Thogamalai Police Station, Thogamalai, Trichy 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 permit the petitioner to conduct the cultural function viz., Aadal Padal during the temple festival of "Arulmigu Sri Meargu Mariamman Temple", 6/10A.Udaiyapatti, Kalugur Post, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District on 16.05.2017 between 7.00p.m. To 12.00 p.m., and further direct the respondent to give adequate police protection for the above said programme.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Veilmuthu For Respondent : 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 issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to permit the petitioner to conduct the cultural function viz., Aadal Padal during the temple festival of "Arulmigu Sri Meargu Mariamman Temple", 6/10A.Udaiyapatti, Kalugur Post, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District on 16.05.2017 between 7.00p.m. To 12.00 p.m., and further direct the respondent to give adequate police protection for the above said programme.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the festival of the said temple is scheduled to be held on 16.05.2017. The petitioner and other villagers have decided to organise

"Aadalum Padalum Dance Programme" in 6/10- A.Udaiyapatti, Kalugur Post, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District , in connection with "Arulmigu Sri Meargu Mariamman Temple Festival" and therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation, dated 06.05.2017 to the respondent requesting him 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 respondent has no serious objection to grant permission to conduct "Aadalum Padalum Dance Programme" in 6/10- A.Udaiyapatti, Kalugur Post, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District in connection with "Arulmigu Sri Meargu Mariamman Temple Festival". 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 Dance Programme" in 6/10- A.Udaiyapatti, Kalugur Post, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District in connection with "Arulmigu Sri Meargu Mariamman 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 16.05.2017.

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.

5.With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar/ Vacation Officer /TRUE COPY/ Sub Assistant Registrar

To 1)The Inspector of Police, Thogamalai Police Station, Thogamalai, Trichy District.

+1cc to Special Government Pleader, SR.No.56366 +1cc to Mr.K.Veilmuthu, Advocate SR.No.56203 sm:RSK:SAR 3:12.5.2017:3p/4c W.P(MD)No.8961 of 2017