Karthikeyan v. The Superintendent of Police

O R D E R (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.

¶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: "For the reasons stated in the accompanying affidavit, it is prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to issue a Writ or Order or Direction or in the nature of WRIT OF MANDAMUS directing the third respondent to grant permission and protection for conducting "Chithirai Thiruvizha" festival followed by cultural programs including the Adal Padal programme to be held on 04.05.2023 between 07.00 p.m. to 12 a.m., in Sri Pidariamman Kovil at Nariyankollai Village, Perungalurnadu, Karambakudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District based on the petitioner's representation dated 02.05.2023 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 04.05.2023 between 7.00 p.m., and 10.00 p.m., at "Sri Pidariamman Kovil at Nariyankollai Village, Perungalurnadu, Karambakudi Taluk, Pudukkottai 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 Note : Issue Order copy on 04.05.2023 To

1.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Alangudi, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Alangudi Police Station, Pudukkottai 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 Karthikeyan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Alangudi, Pudukkottai District. 3.The Inspector of Police, Alangudi Police Station, Pudukkottai 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 third respondent to grant permission and protection for conducting "Chithirai Thiruvizha" festival followed by cultural programs including the Adal Padal programme to be held on 04.05.2023 between 07.00 p.m. to 12.00 a.m., in Sri Pidariamman Kovil at Nariyankollai Village, Perungalurnadu, Karambakudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District based on the petitioner's representation dated 02.05.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.K.G.Arumkumar For Respondents : Mr.K.S.Selvaganesan, Additional Government Pleader