Rajendran v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 06.03.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE SATHI KUMAR SUKUMARA KURUP W.P.(MD) No.5232 of 2024 and W.M.P.(MD) No.5014 of 2024 Rajendran ... Petitioner /vs./ 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Theni, Theni District.

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

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records pertaining to the impugned order passed by the 2nd respondent, dated 29.02.2024 and quash the same and direct the 2nd respondent to grant permission and necessary protection to perform the cultural program (ie.) Adal Padal on 07.03.2024 at 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm in the eve of "Sri Vadakathi Mariamman Thirukovil Thiruvizha" at Upparpatti, Theni District.

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For Petitioner : Mr.Krishna Kumar.J For Respondents : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

ORDER

The learned Counsel for the Petitioner submitted that the Petitioner had filed this petition seeking to quash the order dated 29.02.2024, passed by the 2nd respondent and to direct the 2nd respondent to grant permission and necessary protection to perform the cultural program (ie.) Adal Padal on 07.03.2024 at 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm in the eve of "Sri Vadakathi Mariamman Thirukovil Thiruvizha" at Upparpatti, Theni District.

2. Since the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) seeks time for getting instructions and due to shortage of time, the Petitioner had moved this petition for conducting Temple festival on 07.03.2024 between 07.00 p.m to 10.00 p.m, the Petitioner is directed to give a fresh representation today itself (06.03.2024) by 4.00 p.m to the Respondents. On receipt of such representation, the Respondents shall consider the same in favour of the Petitioner as per the circular of the Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu / 2/4

Head of State Police Force, Tamil Nadu. Also, the Petitioner shall pay necessary Charges for the Police Personnel as per G.O.Ms.No.139, Home (PoI.VIII) Dept. dated 04.03.2019.

3. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 06.03.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Nsr Note: Issue Order Copy on 06.03.2024.

TO:

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

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

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SATHI KUMAR SUKUMARA KURUP, J.

Nsr Order made in W.P.(MD)No.5232 of 2024 Dated:

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