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P.Selvam, v. The Inspector of Police

Madras HC17 Mar 2016WP/9959/2016

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What is this about?

Petitioner sought writ for permission to conduct a temple festival cultural program. Court allowed petition, directing permission subject to conditions ensuring no law and order issues, obscenity, political/religious content, or discrimination.

What did the court decide?

Permission granted to conduct program between 06:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. subject to specific conditions regarding content, timing, and public order.

P.Selvam, Vs The Inspector of Police — Service and Employment | Madras HC (2016)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 17.03.2016

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUBBIAH

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W.P.No.9959 of 2016

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P.Selvam .. Petitioner

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Vs.

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The Inspector of Police, Velakoundampatti Police Station, Namakkal Taluk and District. .. Respondent

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Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent authority to give permission to conduct the cultural programme in Marappanayakkanpatti Arulmighu Sri Mariamman Koil Thiruvizha on 23.03.2016 at Namakkal Taluk and District, by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 15.03.2016.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja For Respondent : Mr.V.S.Ramesh, Govt. Advocate

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ORDER

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Seeking permission to conduct the cultural programme in Marappanayakkanpatti Arulmighu Sri Mariamman Temple festival on 23.03.2016 at Namakkal Taluk and District, the petitioner made a representation dated 15.03.2016 to the respondent. As the same has not been considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

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Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent.

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Learned Government Advocate, on instructions, would submit that there is likelihood of law and order problem.

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A mere apprehension cannot be a ground to reject the representation. There is absolutely no material before this Court to hold that there will be a law and order problem in the event of permission being granted. In such view of the matter, the Writ Petition is allowed and the petitioner is permitted to conduct the cultural programme in Marappanayakkanpatti Arulmighu Sri Mariamman Temple festival on 23.03.2016 at Namakkal Taluk and District, however, with the following conditions:-

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(a) The cultural programme in connection with Marappanayakkanpatti Arulmighu Sri Mariamman Temple festival at Namakkal Taluk and District, which is scheduled to be held on 23.03.2016, should be held between 06.00 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.

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(d) No dance or songs, touching upon any political party or religion or community or caste be played.

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

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(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.

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(h) Similarly, the Police is entitled to stop the cultural programme, if it exceeds beyond the permitted time.

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

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Assistant Registrar(CS II)

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//True Copy//

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Sub Assistant Registrar

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Copy to

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The Inspector of Police, Velakoundampatti Police Station, Namakkal Taluk and District.

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+1cc to Mr.R.P.MuruganRaja, Advocate sr.16944

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W.P.No.9959 of 2016
srg(17/03/2016)

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