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C.Rajangam v. the Superintendent of Police

Madras HC16 May 2018WP(MD)/11135/2018

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What is this about?

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court allowed a writ petition seeking permission and police protection for a cultural programme 'Adalum Padalum' scheduled for Arulmigu Sri Pattathalachi Amman Vaigasi Festival, imposing conditions similar to those in a previous identical case.

What did the court decide?

Permission to conduct the cultural programme at the specified temple on 27.05.2018 was granted subject to specific conditions regarding manner, timing, and content.

C.Rajangam Vs the Superintendent of Police — Public Procurement and Tenders | Madras HC (2018)

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 16.05.2018

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH

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W.P.(MD)No.11135 of 2018

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C.Rajangam ... Petitioner

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Vs.

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The Superintendent of Police, Trichy District, Trichy.

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The Inspector of Police, Thuvarangurichi Police Station, Trichy District. ... Respondents

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Petition filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to perform the cultural programme (i.e.) Adalum Padalum on the eve of Arulmigu Sri Pattathalachi Amman Vaigasi Festival at Palaiyapalayam Village, Thuvarangurichi (Via), Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District scheduled to be held on 27.05.2018 from 06.00 pm., to 10.00 pm., based on the petitioner's representation dated 20.04.2018.

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For Petitioner : Mr.G.Thalaimutharasu For Respondents : Mr.M.Murugan, Government Advocate

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O R D E R

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The prayer in this writ petition is to direct the respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to perform the cultural programme (i.e.) Adalum Padalum on the eve of Arulmigu Sri Pattathalachi Amman Vaigasi Festival at Palaiyapalayam Village, Thuvarangurichi (Via), Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District scheduled to be held on 27.05.2018 from 06.00 pm., to 10.00 pm., based on the petitioner's representation dated 20.04.2018.

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2.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the respondents.

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3.In an identical matter, a Division Bench of this Court in an order passed in W.P.(MD) No.8975 of 2017 dated 10.05.2017 [M.Sakthi https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Vs. State rep. by the Inspector of Police, Odapatti Police Station, Odapatti, Theni District] , had granted permission to the petitioner to conduct cultural programme on certain conditions. The said

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conditions read as follows:

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“a)The event shall be conducted in an organised and peaceful manner without causing law and order problem.

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b)There shall not be any obscene or vulgar scenes during the dance performance by any one of the participants or others.

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c)The dance performance shall be restricted between 6.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m.

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d)If there is any violation of the above said conditions, the respondent or the duly authorised officer is entitled to take necessary action as per law and stop such performance.

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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”

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4.I am of the view that similar conditions may also be imposed in the present writ petition. Consequently, the Writ Petition stands allowed. The second respondent is directed to grant permission to the writ petitioner to conduct the cultural programme at “Arulmigu Sri Pattathalachi Amman temple” Palaiyapalayam Village, Thuvarangurichi (Via), Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District on 27.05.2018 subject to the aforesaid conditions. There shall be no order as to costs.

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Vacation Officer

/True Copy/

Sub Assistant Registrar

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The Superintendent of Police, Trichy District, Trichy.

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The Inspector of Police, Thuvarangurichi Police Station, Trichy District.

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1 CC TO Mr.G.THALAIMUTHARASU, ADVOCATE IN SR No. 65439

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TE/SKN-RSK/SAR-4 : 23/05/2018 : 2P/4C

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W.P.(MD).No.11135 of 2018 16.05.2018

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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