Gurusamy.K.S v. The Superintendent Of Police
W.P(MD)No.10787 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:08.06.2022 CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM W.P(MD)No.10787 of 2022 K.S.Gurusamy ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul, Dindigul District.
2.The Inspector of Police, Ammayanaickanur 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 protection for cultural dance program to be held on 10.06.2022 at night in connection with Vikasi Festival of Sri Kaliyamman Bagavathi amman Koil situated at C.Puthur, Oru thattu Village, Dindigul District by considering the petitioner's petitions, dated 19.05.2022 and 30.05.2022. For Petitioner : M/s.Saravanakumar.S, For Respondent : Mr.M.Sakthi 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 protection for cultural dance program to be held on 10.06.2022 at night in connection with Vikasi Festival of Sri Kaliyamman Bagavathi amman Koil situated at C.Puthur, Oru thattu Village, Dindigul District by considering the petitioner's petitions, dated 19.05.2022 and 30.05.2022.
2.The 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 Vaikasi Festival for the temple, by name, Sri Kaliyamman Bagavathi amman Koil situated at C.Puthur, Oru thattu Village, Dindigul District is going to be held from 08.06.2022 to 10.06.2022. Subsequent to the same, in order to conduct a cultural programme on 10.06.2022, they sought permission of the police by giving representations dated 19.05.2022 and 30.05.2022. But, the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2
W.P(MD)No.10787 of 2022 respondents have 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 (criminal side) appearing for the respondent police would submit that the respondents have 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. 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 representations of the petitioner, dated 19.05.2022 and 30.05.2022 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 (CO) // True Copy // 09/06/2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul, Dindigul District.
2.The Inspector of Police, Ammayanaickanur Police Station, Dindigul District.
3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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