Nithishkumar.S v. The Superintendent Of Police
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.04.2023 CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN W.P(MD)No.8180 of 2023 S.Nithishkumar ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The Superintendent of Police, Karur, Karur District.
2.The Inspector of Police, Velayuthampalayam Police Station, Karur 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 on 11.04.2023 at 06.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m in connection with "Thiru Vizha" of Arulmigu Sri Maha Mariamman Thirukovil at Punjai Thottakkurichi Village, Pugalur Taluk, Karur 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 on 11.04.2023 at 06.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m in connection with "Thiru Vizha" of Arulmigu Sri Maha Mariamman Thirukovil at Punjai Thottakkurichi Village, Pugalur Taluk, Karur District.
2. Mr.R.Suresh Kumar, 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 writ petitioner submitted that festival for the temple, by name, "Arulmigu Sri Maha Mariamman Thirukovil" at Punjai Thottakkurichi Village, Pugalur Taluk, Karur District, is going to be held on 11.04.2023. Subsequent to the same, in order to conduct a cultural programme on 11.04.2023 at about 06.00 p.m., to 11.00 p.m, they sought permission of the police by giving a 2/5
representation dated 03.04.2023. 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 Government Advocate(Crl. Side) 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. The second respondent appeared before this Court and he has stated that they are apprehend that it will create the law and order issue in the locality, on that ground serious objection has been made by the second respondent.
5. I have considered the submission of the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) 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. 3/5
Therefore, in view of the detailed circular and guidelines issued by the Director General of Police, the second respondent is hereby directed to consider the representation of the writ petitioner, dated 03.04.2023 and pass suitable order. Depending upon the outcome of the representation dated 03.04.2023, the petitioner shall workout his remedy through appropriate proceedings.
7. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.
11.04.2023 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No tta To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Karur, Karur District.
2.The Inspector of Police, Velayuthampalayam Police Station, Karur District.
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G.ILANGOVAN,J tta Order made in Dated : 11.04.2023 5/5