1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 26.04.2011 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.RAJENDRAN W.P.(MD).No.4767 of 2011 K.Pathinettampadiyan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Superintendent of Police, Tuticorin District, Tuticorin. 2.The Inspector of Police, Nalattinputhur Police Station, Kovilpatti, Tuticorin District. ... Respondents Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to perform the cultural programme. (i.e.) Adal Padal on the eve of Arulmigu Kaliamman Kovil Chithirai Festival at Chidambarapuram Village Ettayapuram Taluk, Tuticorin District, which is to be held on 05.05.2011. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Thalaimutharasu For Respondent : Mr.K.Balasubramanian Addl.Govt.Pleader ORDER The petitioner has filed an application on 20.04.2011 to the second respondent seeking permission to conduct 'Aadal Padal' programme in the festival to be held on 05.05.2011 at Arulmigu Kaliamman Kovil Chithirai Festival in Chidambarapuram Village Ettayapuram Taluk, Tuticorin District. But, till date, no order has been passed by the second respondent. Hence, this petition. 2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would contend that since the Villagers is going to have function on 05.05.2011, the representation made by the petitioner dated 20.04.2011 may be directed to be considered by the respondents within a given time to be fixed by this Court. Added further, he would also contend that during the course of 'Adal Padal programme' there will not be any vulgar songs or obscene dances and they will wind up the programme by 10.00 p.m. To that effect, he is also ready to file an undertaking before the concerned respondents. 3. Mr.K.Balasubramanian, learned Additional Govt.Pleader took notice for the respondents, would contend that during the earlier programme there were some problems and there were clashes also. Apart from that, there is difficulty in providing bandhobust to the devotees. Therefore, the petitioner's application will be considered in the light of the ground realities prevailing in that area. 4. Taking into consideration the limited request of the petitioner, the respondents is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 20.04.2011 for grant of permission to conduct 'Aadal https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 Padal' in the festival to be held on 05.05.2011 at Arulmigu Kaliamman Kovil Chithirai Festival in Chidambarapuram Village Ettayapuram Taluk, Tuticorin District, subject to the ground B.RAJENDRAN,J realities which is prevailing in that area. It is purely at the discretion of the respondents to consider all the relevant aspects and pass appropriate orders on the application made by the petitioner dated 20.04.2011 on merits and in accordance with law, preferably, on or before 03.05.2011, to conduct the festival in a peaceful manner. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (Crl.side) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Tuticorin District, Tuticorin. 2.The Inspector of Police, Nalattinputhur Police Station, Kovilpatti, Tuticorin District. Ssm SR : 18.05.2011 : 2p/3c W.P.(MD).No.4767 of 2011 26.04.2011 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/