Selvaraj v. The Inspector 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 respondent.

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 Respondent to grant permission and necessary police protection to conduct the "Adal Padal" Programme on 11.05.2023 at 06.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. in the eve of "Chithirai Thiru Vizha" of Arulmighu Muthumariamman

Kovil,

Vagaikulampatti, Rajapalayam Taluk, Virudhunagar District on the basis of petitioner's representation dated 24.04.2023."

¶4There will be a direction to the respondent to consider the application of the petitioner dated 24.04.2023 well in advance and grant permission and police protection to conduct the cultural programs including the dance program (Adal Padal) on 11.05.2023 between 7.00 p.m., and 10.00 p.m., at "Arulmighu Muthumariamman Kovil", Vagaikulampatti, Rajapalayam Taluk, Virudhunagar 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 SJ/TA To The Inspector of Police, Keelarajakularaman Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

M.DHANDAPANI, J. AND

R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J. SJ/TA

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 Selvaraj ... Petitioner Vs. The Inspector of Police, Keelarajakularaman Police Station, Virudhunagar District. ... Respondent PRAYER: 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 and necessary police protection to conduct the "Adal Padal" Programme on 11.05.2023 at 06.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. in the eve of "Chithirai Thiru Vizha" of Arulmighu Muthumariamman Kovil, Vagaikulampatti, Rajapalayam Taluk, Virudhunagar District on the basis of petitioner's representation dated 24.04.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Prabhu For Respondent : Mr.K.S.Selvaganesan Additional Government Pleader