Karthikeyan .G v. The Superintendent of Police

O R D E R (Order of the Court was made by M.DHANDAPANI,J) Mr.N.Satheesh Kumar, learned Additional Government Pleader, takes notice on behalf of the respondents.

¶2With the consent of both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final hearing at the admission stage itself.

¶3Prayer in this writ petition reads as follows: "Therefore, it is prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to issue a WRIT OF MANDAMUS, or any other appropriate writ or order, or direction in the nature of a Writ, directing the second respondent to grant permission and police protection to conduct the programme namely "Aadal Padal" programme on 08.05.2023 at about 08.00 p.m in Bangalapudur Arulmigu Sri Nagamariamman Chithirai Festival" in the petitioner's village (Bangalapudur, Poyyamani Village, Kulithalai Post, Karur District) on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 02.05.2023 and pass such further or other orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice."

¶4There will be a direction to the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 02.05.2023 well in advance and grant permission to conduct the festival followed by cultural programs including the dance program (Adal Padal) on 08.05.2023 between 7.00 p.m., and 10.00 p.m., at "Bangalapudur Sri Nagamariamman Kovil, Bangalapudur, Poyyamani Village, Kulithalai Post, Karur 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.

¶5The 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 abr / krk To

1.The Superintendent of Police Office Karur District

2.The Inspector of Police Kulithalai Police Station Karur District

M.DHANDAPANI, J. AND

R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J. abr / krk

04.05.2023

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 G.Karthikeyan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Superintendent of Police Office Karur District 2.The Inspector of Police Kulithalai Police Station Karur 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 police protection to conduct the programme namely "Aadal Padal" programme on 08.05.2023 at about 08.00 p.m in Bangalapudur Arulmigu Sri Nagamariamman Chithirai Festival" in the petitioner's village (Bangalapudur, Poyyamani Village, Kulithalai Post, Karur District) on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 02.05.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Savariprakash For Respondents : Mr.N.Satheesh Kumar Additional Government Pleader