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C. Rajasekaran v. the Superintendent of Police

Madras HC27 Mar 2015WP(MD)/4481/2015

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What is this about?

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court allowed the petitioner's writ petition for a direction to the police authorities to permit a traditional dance program. The Court issued specific conditions to ensure maintenance of law, order, and communal harmony during the event.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the Superintendent of Police to permit the dance programme on the specified date subject to eight conditions regarding content, time, and conduct.

C. Rajasekaran Vs the Superintendent of Police — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2015)

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 27.03.2015 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE S.TAMILVANAN and

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE V.S.RAVI

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W.P.(MD)No.4481 of 2015

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C.Rajasekaran ...Petitioner Vs.

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1.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District.

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2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Uthamapalayam Police Station, Theni District. ...Respondents

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PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to grant permission to conduct “Aadalum Paadalum” dance programme on 15.04.2015 from 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm in pursuant to the Panguni Pongal Festival in Arulmigu Manthaiyamman Temple, Anumanthanpatti, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 23.03.2015.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.Chellapandian For Respondents : Mr.M.Alagathevan, Spl.G.P.

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O R D E R

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(Order of this Court was made by S.TAMILVANAN,J.)

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This Writ petition has been filed invoking Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking an order in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to grant permission to conduct “Aadalum Paadalum” dance programme on 15.04.2015 from 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm in pursuant to the Panguni Pongal Festival in Arulmigu Manthaiyamman Temple, Anumanthanpatti, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 23.03.2015.

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2.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

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3.Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that Aadal Paadal programme is being conducted by the villagers during the above said festival period. In this connection, a representation was given to the respondents, however, the same was not considered by the respondents so far and hence, the petitioner is before this Court with this Writ petition. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner further submitted that as the aforesaid festival is celebrated in a peaceful manner by the villagers, there will be no untoward incident by the people of the village.

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4.Mr.M.Alagathevan, learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents, on instructions, would submit that the permission sought for by the petitioner may be granted with stringent conditions for maintaining law and order and also to avoid any untoward incident during performance of such programme.

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 5.Having considered the facts and circumstances and the submissions made by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and

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the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents, we are of the view that necessary permission shall be granted to the petitioner and his villagers to conduct 'Aadal Paadal' programme in the aforesaid Temple with reasonable conditions.

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6.Accordingly, the Writ petition is disposed of with the following directions:

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(a)The 'Aadalum Paadalum' dance programme in connection with “Panguni Pongal Thiruvizha” at Arulmigu Manthaiyamman Temple, Anumanthanpatti, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District be held on 15.04.2015 between 6.00 p.m. and 10.30 p.m.

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(b)There should not be any kind of obscene dance or vulgar dialogues during the performance, by anyone of the participants; (c)Double meaning songs should not be played so as to spoil the minds of students and the youth. (d)No dance or songs, touching upon any political party or religion community or caste be played.

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(e)No flex boards in support of any political party or religious

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leader be erected.

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(f)The function should not affect either religious or communal harmony and shall be conducted without any discrimination based on caste. (g)If there is any 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; and (h)Similarly, the police is empowered to stop the dance programme, if it exceeds beyond the permitted time.

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(i)The second respondent is directed to issue necessary permission, incorporating the above conditions. No order as to costs.

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/True copy/

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Sd/Assistant Registrar Sub Assistant Registrar

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To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District. 2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Uthamapalayam Police Station, Theni District. +1cc to Mr.M.Chellapandian, Advocate in SR.15630 W.P.(MD)No.4481 of 2015 27.03.2015 nbj pbk 30/03/2015 ::2p-4c:(IT)

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