THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.6839 of 2010 ORDER: The petitioner arranges games and events of different kinds at various places, particularly where the festivities are held in villages. These activities include ring throw, ball box, video games, dart throw, steal games etc. The grievance of the petitioner is that the respondents herein are interfering with his activities, whenever they are being conducted for the entertainment of rural folk. He seeks appropriate directions against them. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Government Pleader for Home. The conducting of games and events of the nature, referred to above, are normally conducted, on the occasion of festivals in the rural areas. As long as the events are not prohibited under the A.P. Gaming Act, 1974, or under any other provision of law, the respondents cannot interfere with the same. Further, if any, untoward incident takes place, the general and residuary power is always available to them to curb unsocial activities. Hence, the Writ Petition is disposed of, directing that the respondents shall not interfere with the conducting of games and events by the petitioner at various functions, or gatherings, as long as they are not prohibited under the A.P. Gaming Act, or under other provisions of law. There shall be no order as costs. _____________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt..25.03.2010. GJ