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K.Palanivel v. The Inspector of Police

Madras HC18 Oct 2016WP/36003/2016

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What is this about?

The High Court disposed of a writ petition challenging a police rejection of a request to conduct a cultural program during a temple festival. The petitioner was directed to submit a fresh representation agreeing to program limits until 10:00 p.m., after which permission might be granted based on law and order.

What did the court decide?

Petitioner directed to submit a fresh representation agreeing to wind up the program by 10:00 p.m.; permission may be granted thereafter subject to law and order conditions.

K.Palanivel Vs The Inspector of Police — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2016)

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THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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Dated: 18..10..2016

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH

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Writ Petition No.36003 of 2016

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K.Palanivel ... Petitioner

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-Versus-

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The Inspector of Police, Rasipuram Police Station, Namakkal District. ... Respondent

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Petition filed under Section 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of certiorarified mandamus calling for the records of the respondent dated 22.09.2016 and to quash the same and consequently allow the Writ petitioner and the respondent permission for conduct of cultural program on 19.10.2016 in connection with the festival of Arulmighu Nithiya Sumangali Mariamman Thirukoil at Thattankuttai in Rasipuram Taluk and to provide necessary police protection.

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For Petitioner : Mr.V.Ravichandran For Respondent : Mr.C.Emalias, APP

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ORDER

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This writ petition has been filed challenging the order of the respondent dated 22.09.2016 passed on the representation of the petitioner dated 20.09.2016 refusing to accord permission for the conduct of cultural program in connection with the festival to be held on 19.10.2016 at Arulmighu Nithiya Sumangali Mariamman Thirukoil at Thattankuttai in Rasipuram Taluk and to direct the respondent to accord necessary permission and police protection for the conduct of cultural program during temple festival.

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It is seen that the petitioner made a representation dated 20.09.2016 to the respondent police seeking permission for the conduct of cultural program in connection with festival of Arulmighu Nithiya Sumangali Mariamman Thirukoil and the same was

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rejected by the respondent on 22.09.2016.

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The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that if the petitioner is permitted to conduct cultural program with a direction to wind up before 10 p.m. on 19.10.2016 it would suffice.

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The learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that no obscene dance program should be allowed to be performed in the name of cultural program.

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Taking into consideration of rival submission, the petitioner is directed to give a fresh representation to the respondent for the conduct of cultural program agreeing to the conditions to be specified by the 2nd respondent and that the program shall be wound up by 10.00 p.m. on 19.10.2016. On such representation being made, the same may be considered taking into consideration the law and order situation in the area.

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In the result, the writ petition is disposed of with
the above directions. No costs.
Sd/-
Asst. Registrar.
/true copy/
Sub Asst. Registrar.
kmk
To
The Inspector of Police,
Rasipuram Police Station,
Namakkal District

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+1 CC to M/s. V. Ravichandran, Advocate SR.No.58819

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W.P.No.36003 of 2016 RSI (CO) MD : 18/10/2016

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