Madras High Court
P.Rajarajan vs The Deputy Superintendent Of Police on 4 May, 2023
Author: M.Dhandapani
Bench: M.Dhandapani, R.Vijayakumar
W.P(MD)No.11362 of 2023
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 04.05.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI
AND
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR
W.P(MD)No.11362 of 2023
P.Rajarajan ... Petitioner
Vs.
1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police,
Theni,
Theni District.
2.The Inspector of Police,
Palani Chettipatti Police Station,
Theni 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
second respondent to grant permission and necessary protection to
perform the cultural program (ie.,) Adal Padal on 09.05.2023 at
07.00 p.m., to 11.00 p.m., in the event of “Arulmigu Sri Maha Sakthi
Kaliamman Thirukovil Thiruvizha” Mariamman Kovilpatti, Kodangiptti,
Theni District by considering the petitioner's representation, dated
28.04.2023.
For Petitioner :MrJ.Krishna Kumr
For Respondents :Mr.K.S.Selvaganesan,
Additional Government Pleader
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ORDER
********** (Order of the Court was made by M.DHANDAPANI,J) Mr.K.S.Selvaganesan, learned Additional Government Pleader, takes notice on behalf of the respondents.
2. With the consent of both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final hearing at the admission stage itself.
3. Prayer in this writ petition reads as follows:
"For the reasons stated in the accompanying affidavit it is therefore prayed that this Hon-ble Court may be pleased to issue a WRIT OF MANDAMUS, directing the second respondent to grant permission and necessary protection to perform the cultural program (ie.,) Adal Padal on 09.05.2023 at 07.00 p.m., to 11.00 p.m., in the event of “Arulmigu Sri Maha Sakthi Kaliamman Thirukovil Thiruvizha” Mariamman Kovilpatti, Kodangiptti, Theni District by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 28.04.2023. "
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4. There will be a direction to the respondents to consider the application of the petitioner, dated 28.04.2023, well in advance and grant permission and give police protection to conduct the festival followed by cultural programs including the dance program (Adal Padal) on 09.05.2023 between 7.00 p.m., and 10.00 p.m., at “Arulmigu Sri Maha Sakthi Kaliamman Thirukovil” Mariamman Kovilpatti, Kodangiptti, Theni District, subject to the following conditions :-
a)The event shall be conducted in an organized and peaceful manner without causing law and order problem.
b)There shall not be any obscene or vulgar scenes during the dance performance by any one of the participants or others;
c)The aadal padal Program shall be restricted between 7.00 pm., and 10.00 p.m.;
d)If there is any violation of the above said conditions, the respondents or the duly authorised officer is entitled to take necessary action as per law and stop such performance; and
e)In case if there is any discrepancy with regard to the date on which the program is to be conducted, it would be open to the respondent police to extend protection on some other day after giving due notice to the petitioner.
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5. The writ petition is disposed of with the above directions.
No costs.
[M.D.I.,J.] [R.V.,J.]
04.05.2023
Index:Yes/No
Internet:Yes/No
NCC:Yes/No
PM/VSM
To
1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Theni, Theni District.
2.The Inspector of Police, Palani Chettipatti Police Station, Theni District.
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AND R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.
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