Tirupathi.M v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police
W.P(MD)No.10780 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.06.2022 CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM W.P(MD)No.10780 of 2022 M.Tirupathi ...
Petitioner Vs.
1. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kodaikanal Division, Dindigul District.
2. The Sub-Inspector of Police, Thandikudi 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 to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct the "Adal Padal" programme on 08.06.2022 at 8.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m in connection with "Urchava Vizha" of Arulmigu Sri Kaliamman Thirukovil, Poolankodu, K.C.Patti Post, Kodaikanal Taluk, Dindigul District.
For Petitioner : Mr.C.Bethana Samy 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 respondent to grant permission to conduct Adal and Padal program on 08.06.2022 at Arulmigu Sri Kaliamman Thirukovil, Poolankodu, K.C.Patti Post, Kodaikanal Taluk, Dindigul District and to give necessary police protection to the said program.
2.Mr.R.Sureshkumar, learned Government Advocate (Criminal 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 a Festival for the temple, by name, Arulmigu Sri Kaliamman Thirukovil, Poolankodu, K.C.Patti Post, Kodaikanal Taluk, Dindigul District, is going to be held on 08.06.2022. Subsequent to the same, in order to conduct a cultural programme, they sought permission of the police by giving a representation dated 20.05.2022. But the second respondent has not considered the said https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2
W.P(MD)No.10780 of 2022 representation. Since no order was passed, the petitioner has come before this Court for the above said relief. 4.The learned Government Advocate (criminal side) appearing for the respondents 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 respondents 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. 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 20.05.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.
7. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost.
Sd/- Assistant Registrar (P&A) // True Copy // / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) tta To
1. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kodaikanal Division, Dindigul District.
2. The Sub-Inspector of Police, Thandikudi Police Station, Dindigul District.
3. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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