Mariappan .R v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.02.2023 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN R.Mariappan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Kujiliyamparai Police Station, Dindigul 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 respondents herein to grant permission and protection to conduct the Adal Padal cultural programme on 27.02.2023 at 07.00 pm to 11.00 pm in pursuant to the festival of Poo Mannar Koota Vagayara Arulmigu Sri Pachamarathan @ Pateeswaran, Sri Karuppasamy Temple situated in Mettukalatur, nearby Ellaipillayar Temple, Palayam Village, Kujiliamparai Taluk, Dindigul District and Sri Seelaikariamman, Sri Nagammal, Sri Madurai Veeran Temple situated in Servaikaranpatti, Kottannatham Village Dindigul District, based on the petitioner's representation, dated 22.02.2023.

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For Petitioner : Mr.C.Bethanasamy, For Respondents : Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar, Additional Public Prosecutor.

O R D E R

This writ petitioner filed this Writ Petition seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents herein to grant permission and protection to conduct the Adal Padal cultural programme on 27.02.2023 at 07.00 pm to 11.00 pm in pursuant to the festival of Poo Mannar Koota Vagayara Arulmigu Sri Pachamarathan @ Pateeswaran, Sri Karuppasamy Temple situated in Mettukalatur, nearby Ellaipillayar Temple, Palayam Village, Kujiliamparai Taluk, Dindigul District and Sri Seelaikariamman, Sri Nagammal, Sri Madurai Veeran Temple situated in Servaikaranpatti, Kottannatham Village Dindigul District, based on the petitioner's representation, dated 22.02.2023. 2.The 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 petitioner submitted that festival of Poo Mannar Koota Vagayara Arulmigu Sri Pachamarathan @ 2/6

Pateeswaran, Sri Karuppasamy Temple situated in Mettukalatur, nearby Ellaipillayar Temple, Palayam Village, Kujiliamparai Taluk, Dindigul District and Sri Seelaikariamman, Sri Nagammal, Sri Madurai Veeran Temple situated in Servaikaranpatti, Kottannatham Village Dindigul District, is going to be held on 24.02.2023, 25.02.2023 and 26.02.2023. Subsequent to the same, in order to conduct a cultural programme on the same day (27.02.2023 at 07.00 pm to 11.00 pm), they sought permission of the police by giving a representation dated 22.02.2023. But, the second respondent has not considered the said representation. Since no order was passed, the 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 petitioner and the same is pending for consideration.

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

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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 police is hereby directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 22.02.2023 and pass suitable orders by fixing the time for programme, based on the above said circular.

7. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

24.02.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No das Note : Issue order copy on 24.02.2023.

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To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Kujiliyamparai Police Station, Dindigul District.

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

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G.ILANGOVAN, J das 24.02.2023 6/6