P.Arunachalam v. The Superintendent of Police

ORDER The Writ Petition has been filed Seeking permission to conduct cultural programme in the event of peaceful celebration of the Temple festival from

29.06.2026 to 01.07.2026 in Kaliamman, Mariyamman, Perumal and Vinayakar Temples situated at Paithur Village, Attur Talul, Salem District, the petitioner made a representation dated 20.04.2026 to the respondent. Since the same has not been considered, the present Writ Petition has been filed.

¶2Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Criminal side) appearing for the respondents.

¶3The learned Government Advocate, on instructions, would submit that there is likelihood of arising law and order problem.

¶4A mere apprehension cannot be a ground to reject the representation. There is absolutely no material before this Court to hold that there will be a law and order problem in the event of permission being granted. In such view of the matter, this petition is allowed and the petitioner is permitted to conduct cultural Page3 of 4 programme in the event of Kaliamman, Mariyamman, Perumal and Vinayakar Temples situated at paithur Village, Attur Talul, Salem District, however on the following conditions:-

(a) The cultural programme in connection with the event of Kaliamman, Mariyamman, Perumal and Vinayakar Temples situated at paithur Village, Attur Talul, Salem District, shall be conducted from 29.06.2026 to

01.07.2026 between 06.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m.

(b)The petitioner shall pay a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) as charges, to the respondent Police and on receipt of the same, the respondent Police is directed to issue receipt and proceed further.

(c)There should not be any kind of obscene dance or vulgar dialogues during the performance, by anyone of the participants.

(d) Double meaning songs should not be played so as to spoil the minds of students and youths.

(e) No dance or songs, touching upon any political party or religion or community or caste shall be played.

(f) No flex boards in support of any political party or communal leader, shall be erected at the premises of the programme.

(g) The function shall not affect either religious or communal harmony and shall be conducted without any discrimination based on caste.

(h) If there is violation of any one of the conditions imposed, the concerned police officer is at liberty to take necessary action, as per law and stop such performance forthwith; and

(i) Similarly, the police is directed to stop the dance programme, if it is played beyond the permitted time limit.

(j) The respondent is directed to issue necessary permission, incorporating the above conditions. Page4 of 4

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. kas

¶5With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands allowed. The uploaded copy can be utilized for the purpose of execution of the order. 08-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order kas To

¶1The Superintendent of Police Office of the District Superintendent of Police, Salem ,Salem District.

¶2The Inspector of Police Attur Rural Police Station, Attur Town,Salem District.

¶3The Assistant Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Kotai Maryamman Temple Campus, Salem District.

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN P.Arunachalam S/o.Palaya Gounder, No.2/127, Nadutheru, Paithur Village, Attur Taluk, Salem District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Superintendent of Police Office of the District Superintendent of Police, Salem , Salem District. 2. The Inspector of Police Attur Rural Police Station, Attur Town, Salem District. 3. The Assistant Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Kotai Maryamman Temple Campus, Salem District. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to consider the petitioners representation dated 20.04.2026 to give police protection for the peaceful celebration of the Temple festival from 29.06.2026 to 01.07.2026 in Kaliamman, Mariyamman, Perumal and Vinayakar Temples situated at paithur Village, Attur Talul, Salem District. Page2 of 4 For Petitioner(s): Mr.L.Rajendran For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Government Advocate (Criminal Side) -R1&2