Manoharan.R v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.03.2023 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN R.Manoharan ... Petitioner Vs

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Ilayankudi Police Station, Sivagangai 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 to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct the "Adal Padal" Programme 28.03.2023 at 7.00 pm to 10.00 pm in connection with "Thiru Vizha" of Arulmigu Sri Muthu Mariamman Thirukovil at Thennazhagapuri Village, Keelaikudi Panchayat, Ilayankudi Taluk, Sivagangai District.

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For Petitioner : Mr.V. Manikandan For Respondents : Mr.R. Suresh Kumar Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

This writ petitioner filed this Writ Petition seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct the "Adal Padal" Programme 28.03.2023 at 7.00 pm to 10.00 pm in connection with "Thiru Vizha" of Arulmigu Sri Muthu Mariamman Thirukovil at Thennazhagapuri Village, Keelaikudi Panchayat, Ilayankudi Taluk, Sivagangai District. 2.The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) 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 temple Festival for the temple, by name, Arulmigu Sri Muthu Mariamman Thirukovil at Thennazhagapuri Village, Keelaikudi Panchayat, Ilayankudi Taluk, Sivagangai District, is going to be held on 2/5

28.03.2023. Subsequent to the same, in order to conduct a cultural programme, they sought permission of the police by giving a representation dated 23.02.2023. 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 Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent police 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 Government Advocate (criminal side) appearing for the respondent police.

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. 3/5

Therefore, in view of the detailed circular and guidelines issued by the Director General of Police, the respondent police is hereby directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 23.02.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular, immediately.

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

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

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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