R.Manimaran v. The State Rep By
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 14.9.2023 CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH R.Manimaran ... Petitioner Vs.
1. The State Rep. by The Superintendent of Police, Cuddalore, Cuddalore District.
2. The Inspector of Police, Parangipettai Police Station, Bhuvanagiri Taluk, Cuddalore District.
... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to give permission to put up Vinayagar Statue at Ariyakosti Village infront of Sri Arulmigu Ari Pillaiyar Temple for celebration of Vinayagar Chathurthi on 18.09.2023 and give police protection to the procession of Vinayagar statue with musical instruments to dissolve 1/6
the statue at C-Pudupettai sea schedule to be held on 20.09.2023 at about 01.00 p.m. onwards by considering the petitioner's representation dated 05.09.2023.
For Petitioner :
Mr.E.Kannadasan For Respondents :
Mr.A.Damodaran, Additional Public Prosecutor
O R D E R
This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents to consider the representation made by the petitioner dated 05.09.2023 wherein the petitioner has sought for police protection for installation and for immersion of Vinayagar Idols.
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Heard Mr.E.Kannadasan, learned counsel for petitioner and Mr.A.Damodaran, learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for respondents.
3. Learned Additional Public Prosecutor, on instructions, 2/6
submitted that a Standard Operating Procedure has been provided through G.O.Ms.No.598, Public (Law & Order.B) Department, dated 09.08.2018 and whoever wants to install and immerse Vinayagar Idols must satisfy all the requirements under the Government Order. Therefore, when a representation is made seeking for permission/protection, all the requirements under the Government Order must be fulfilled and the relevant undertaking must also be given.
4. Learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that in the present case, the petitioner has merely made a representation without fulfilling the requirements under the relevant Government Order. It was further submitted that the entire process of installation and immersion of Vinayagar idols will be completed between 18.09.2023 and 20.09.2023 and thereafter, no permission will be granted.
5. In the light of the above submission made by the learned 3/6
Additional Public Prosecutor, there shall be a direction to the petitioner to submit a fresh representation to the First respondent along with annexures/undertaking as provided in G.O.Ms.No.598, Public (Law & Order.B) Department, dated 09.08.2018. The same shall be considered by the First respondent and a decision shall be taken by the First respondent on or before 16.09.2023. The representation/complaint of the petitioner shall be submitted before the second respondent in the prescribed format by tomorrow i.e. 15.09.2023.
This writ petition stands disposed of with the above direction. No costs.
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1. The Superintendent of Police, Cuddalore, Cuddalore District.
2. The Inspector of Police, Parangipettai Police Station, Bhuvanagiri Taluk, Cuddalore District.
3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. 5/6
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