Aravind .R v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 31.01.2023 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.MURALI SHANKAR R.Aravind ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni.

2.The Inspector of Police, Veerapandi Police Station, Theni District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to grant permission and necessary protection to perform the cultural program i.e., "Adal Padal" on 05.02.2023 at 07.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. in the evening of Arulmigu Sri Sikku Mallammal Thirukovil, Kattunayakkanpatty, Veerapandi, Theni District. For Petitioner : Mr.J.Krishnakumar For Respondents : Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar Additional Public Prosecutor 1/6

O R D E R

This writ petitioner filed this Writ Petition seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to grant permission and necessary protection to perform the cultural program i.e., "Adal Padal" on 05.02.2023 at 07.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. in the evening of Arulmigu Sri Sikku Mallammal Thirukovil, Kattunayakkanpatty, Veerapandi, Theni District.

2. Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar, learned Additional Public Prosecutor takes notice for the respondents. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner submitted that festival for the temple, by name, "Arulmigu Sri Sikku Mallammal Thirukovil" at Kattunayakkanpatty, Veerapandi, Theni District, is going to be held on 05.02.2023. Subsequent to the same, in order to conduct a cultural programme on 05.02.2023 at 07.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m., they sought permission of the police by giving a representation dated 2/6

23.01.2023. But, the second respondent has not considered the said representation. Since no order was passed, the writ petitioner has come before this Court for the above said relief.

4. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents would submit that the second respondent has received the representation of the writ petitioner and the same is pending for consideration.

5. I have considered the submission of the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents.

6. It is brought to the notice of this Court that the Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu, Chennai had issued a circular memorandum in Rc. 007301/Genl.I (1)/2019, dated 09.04.2019, along with instructions to the Inspectors of Police throughout Tamil Nadu for consideration of applications seeking permission for conducting cultural programme. Therefore, in view of the detailed circular and guidelines issued by the Director General of Police, the second respondent is hereby directed to 3/6

consider the representation of the writ petitioner, dated 23.01.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

7. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

31.01.2023 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No csm Note : Issue order copy on 03.02.2023 To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni.

2.The Inspector of Police, Veerapandi Police Station, Theni District.

3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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K.MURALI SHANKAR, J csm Order made in Dated : 31.01.2023 6/6