1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:25.04.2011 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.RAJENDRAN W.P.(MD).No.4713 of 2011 C.Sathaiah ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Ponnamaravathy, Pudukottai District. 3.The Sub-Inspector of Police, K.Pudupatti Police Station, Pudukottai District. ...Respondents Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent to grant police permission to conduct the programme namely 'Aadal Padal' in Arulmighu Mariyamman Temple, on 04.05.2011 in the petitioner's village, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukottai District, on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 29.03.2011. For Petitioner : Mr.N.Ravishankar Vallathar For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramanian Addl.Govt.Pleader **** ORDER The petitioner contends that for the 'Chitrai Festival' in the Arulmighu Mariyamman Temple, Pudukottai District, the villagers of the said temple will have function including 'Aadal Padal' and drama on 04.05.2011. Therefore, they have filed an application to the third respondent as early as on 10.03.2011 seeking permission to conduct 'Aadal Padal' programme. But, till date, no order has been passed by the third respondent. The learned counsel for the petitioner would contend that since the Villagers is going to have function on 04.05.2011, the representation made by the petitioner 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. 2. Mr.K.Balasubramanian, learned Additional Govt.Pleader took notice for the respondents would contend that the representation of the petitioner will be considered in accordance with law. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 3.Taking into consideration the limited request of the petitioner, the third respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 10.03.2011 seeking for permission to conduct the 'Adal Padal programme' and pass appropriate orders on or before 01.05.2011. It is made clear that there will not be any vulgar or obscene acts in the Adal Padal programme. It is also made clear that the programme will not be allowed to be conducted beyond 10 p.m. In the event of conducting any obscene or any vulgar dances, it is open to the concerned respondents to take action against the concerned persons as per the law. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. ssm Sd/- Deputy Registrar[Accounts] /True copy/ TO Assistant Registrar 1.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Ponnamaravathy, Pudukottai District. 3.The Sub-Inspector of Police, K.Pudupatti Police Station, Pudukottai District. +1 cc to the Special Government Pleader, SR.No.15119. W.P.(MD).No.4713 of 2011 Dated:25.04.2011 2P/5C RPB 06.05.2011 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/