O R D E R

This Writ Petition is filed to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct the “Adal Padal” Programme on 04.05.2022 at 08.00 pm to 11.00 pm in connection with “Thiru Vizha” of Arulmigu Sri Kaliamman Kovil, Muthaiyanchettipatti, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District.

2.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing on behalf of the respondents.

3.In an identical matter, a Division Bench of this Court in an order passed in W.P.(MD) No.8975 of 2017 dated 10.05.2017 [M.Sakthi Vs. State rep. by the Inspector of Police, Odapatti Police Station, Odapatti, Theni District], had granted permission to the petitioner therein to conduct cultural programme on certain conditions. The said conditions read as follows:

“a)The event shall be conducted in an organised and peaceful manner without causing law and order problem.

b)There shall not be any obscene or vulgar scenes during the dance performance by any one of the participants or others.

c)The aadal padal Program shall be restricted between 6.00 pm., and 11.00 p.m.

d)If there is any violation of the above said conditions,