C.Muthukumar, 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.8967 of 2017 C.Muthukumar ... Petitioner vs.
The Inspector of Police, Ganesh Nagar Police Station, Pudukottai District.
... Respondent 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 11.05.2017 night at night in the evening of Arulmigu Nondikaruppar Kovil is situated at Mahanampatti, Vamban Colony, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukottai District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 04.05.2017.
For Petitioner : Mr.K.G.Arun Kumar 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 issuance of a Writ of Mandamus,directing the respondent to grant permission to perform the cultural program of "Adal Padal" on 11.05.2017 night at night in the evening of Arulmigu Nondikaruppar Kovil is situated at Mahanampatti, Vamban Colony, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukottai District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 04.05.2017. 2.Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the festival of the said temple is scheduled to be held on 11.05.2017. The petitioner and other villagers have decided to organise " Adal Padal programme" in Mahanampatti, Vamban Colony, Alangudi Taluk, https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/
Pudukottai District, in connection with Arulmigu Nondikaruppar Kovil Festival, therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation, dated 04.05.2017, to the respondent, 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 respondent have no serious objection to grant permission to conduct " Adal Padal programme" in Mahanampatti, Vamban Colony, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukottai District, in connection with Arulmigu Nondikaruppar 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 "" Adal Padal programme" in Mahanampatti, Vamban Colony, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukottai District, in connection with Arulmigu Nondikaruppar 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 11.05.2017.
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/- Vacation Officer/ Assistant Registrar /True Copy/ Sub-Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Ganesh Nagar Police Station, Pudukottai District.
+One cc to Mr.K.G.Arun Kumar, Advocate, SR.No.56232 RL/3C/2P/RSK/SAR3/10.5.2017 W.P(MD)No.8967 of 2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 10.05.2017