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PRATHIBA M. SINGH
R. R. Patil Foundation – Appellant
Versus
Archaeological Survey of India – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Prathiba M. Singh, J. (Oral)
1. This hearing has been done through hybrid mode.
2. The present petition has been filed by Petitioner No.1- R.R. Patil Foundation and Petitioner No.2- Ajinkya Devgiri Pratishthan, Devgiri seeking directions to Respondent No.1- Archaeological Survey of India (ASl), to grant permission for organizing a cultural program at the Agra Fort on 19th February, 2023 on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
3. Representations seeking permission for the aforesaid program were sent by the Petitioners however, they have been rejected by the ASI vide letter dated 23rd December, 2022. Thereafter, another representation dated 9th January, 2023 was sent by Petitioner No.2, however, the same has not been considered.
4. The matter was first listed for hearing on 3rd February 2023, on which date ld. Senior Counsel for the Petitioners sought time to take instructions in the matter.
5. Today, Mr. Rakesh Kumar, ld. Counsel for the ASI has handed over to the Court the Office Memorandum ('OM') F.NO.17/37/04-M of the ASI dated 14th January, 2005, as per which the usage of specific areas of protected monuments and sites for holding cu
The ASI's policy restricts permission for holding cultural events at protected monuments to government departments and public bodies.
The court's decision was influenced by the circular and guidelines issued by the Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu, regarding the consideration of applications seeking permission for conducting ....
The court emphasized the importance of considering representations for cultural programs in accordance with the circular and guidelines issued by the Director General of Police.
The court's decision was influenced by the circular and guidelines issued by the Director General of Police, which directed the second respondent to consider the representation of the writ petitioner....
The court's decision was influenced by the circular and guidelines issued by the Director General of Police for considering applications seeking permission for conducting cultural programmes.
The court can issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the consideration of representations for permission based on relevant circulars and guidelines.
The court's decision was influenced by the circular and guidelines issued by the Director General of Police, which formed the basis for directing the second respondent to consider the representation ....
Court grants permission for temple festival cultural programs with strict conditions prohibiting obscenity, politics, and ensuring communal harmony.
Authorities must facilitate cultural events in democratic societies while imposing reasonable conditions for public safety.
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