S.Gukan, S/O. Subbaiah, v. The Inspector 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.8965 of 2017 S.Gukan ... Petitioner vs.
The Inspector of Police, Nachiyarpuram Police Station, Nachiyarpuram, Sivagangai 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 grant permission to perform the cultural program of "Adal Padal" on 16.05.2017 night at night in the eve of Arulmigu Ilaya Nachiyamman Kovil is situated at Kambanoor Post, Nachiyarpuram Via, Thirupathur Taluk, Sivagangai District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 27.04.2017. For Petitioner : Mr.K.G.Arun Kumar 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 grant permission to perform the cultural program of "Adal Padal" on 16.05.2017 in the eve of Arulmigu Ilaya Nachiyamman Kovil situated at Kambanoor Post, Nachiyarpuram Via, Thirupathur Taluk, Sivagangai District and to provide adequate police protection based on 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 16.05.2017. The petitioner and other villagers have decided to organise "Aadal Padal Programme" in Kambanoor Post, Nachiyarpuram Via, Thirupathur Taluk, Sivagangai District, in connection with Arulmigu Ilaya Nachiyamman Kovil Festival, and therefore, the petitioner
submitted a representation, dated 27.04.2017 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 respondent, submitted that the respondent has no serious objection to grant permission to conduct "Aadal Padal Programme" in Kambanoor Post, Nachiyarpuram Via, Thirupathur Taluk, Sivagangai District, in connection with Arulmigu Ilaya Nachiyamman Kovil 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 programme" in Kambanoor Post, Nachiyarpuram Via, Thirupathur Taluk, Sivagangai District, in connection with Arulmigu Ilaya Nachiyamman Kovil 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, Nachiyarpuram Police Station, Nachiyarpuram, Sivagangai District.
2.The Special Government Pleader, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
+1cc to special Government Pleader SR.No.56385 +1cc to M/s.K.G.Arun Kumar, Advocate SR.No.56234 rmi sm:RSK:SAR 3:12.5.2017:3p/5c W.P(MD)No.8965 of 2017