IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 14.06.2017 CORAM THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN W.P.No.14876 of 2017 A.Mariappan .. Petitioner Vs The Inspector of Police, Samkari Police Station, Salem District. .. Respondent Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a writ of Mandamus direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.06.2017 and give permission and police protection to perform cultural programme will be conducted on 20.06.2017 in the Muniappan Temple festival situated at Kanakitchi palayam, Vellayampalayam Village, Sankari Taluk, Salem District.
For Petitioner : Mr.P.Rajendran For Respondent : Mr.D.Vairamurthy Special Government Pleader O R D E R Seeking permission to conduct cultural programme in the Muniappan Temple, Salem District, on 20.06.2017, the petitioner addressed a representation dated 09.06.2017 to the respondent. As the same has not been considered, the present writ petition has been filed.
2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondent.
3. Since this Court, on earlier occasions, has not granted permission to conduct dance programme on the ground that obscene movements are involved in the dance performances, now, learned counsel for the petitioner gave an assurance that no such obscene dance movements will be there in the cultural programme to be conducted in the temple festival scheduled to be held on 20.06.2017 and whatever conditions this Court imposes for conducting the cultural programme, the same will be adhered to by the petitioner in letter and spirit.
4. In view of the assurance so given by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this writ petition is disposed of, by permitting the petitioner to conduct cultural programme in the Muniappan Temple Festival, at Salem District, scheduled to be held on 20.06.2017, with the following conditions:-
(a) The cultural programme in connection with the Muniappan Temple at Salem District, shall be conducted on 20.06.2017, between 06.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m.
(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 as they will spoil the minds of students and youths.
(d) No dance or songs, touching upon any political party or religion or community or caste shall be played.
(e) No flex boards in support of any political party or communal leader, shall be erected at the premises of the programme.
(f) The function shall not affect either religious or communal harmony and shall be conducted without any discrimination based on caste.
(g) If there is 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 forthwith; and
(h) Similarly, the police is directed to stop the dance programme, if it is conducted beyond the permitted time limit.
(i) The respondent is directed to issue necessary permission, incorporating the above conditions.
No costs.
14.06.2017 Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No jer Note : Issue order copy on 15.06.2017 To
1. The Inspector of Police Sankari Police Station, Salem District.
2. The Public Prosecutor High Court, Madras.
R.MAHADEVAN, J.
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