Pandian.M v. The Superintendent Of Police
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 28.04.2023 CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN M.Pandian ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.
2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vizhathikulam, Thoothukudi District.
3.The Inspector of Police, Masarpatti Police Station, Masarpatti, Thoothukudi 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 Aadalum Padalum programme scheduled to be held on 04.05.2023 from 8.00 PM for Arulmighu Shri Kaliyamman Temple Festival situated at Thappathi Village, Muthalapuram (Post), Ettayapuram Taluk, Thoothukudi District. Based on the petitioner's representation dated 04.04.2023 and 20.04.2023.
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For Petitioner : Mr.Krishna Kannan J 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 Aadalum Padalum programme scheduled to be held on 04.05.2023 from 8.00 PM for Arulmighu Shri Kaliyamman Temple Festival situated at Thappathi Village, Muthalapuram (Post), Ettayapuram Taluk, Thoothukudi District. Based on the petitioner's representation dated 04.04.2023 and 20.04.2023.
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, "Arulmighu Shri Kaliyamman Temple" at Thappathi Village, Muthalapuram (Post), Ettayapuram Taluk, Thoothukudi District is going to be held on 04.05.2023 at about 08.00 2/5
pm. Subsequent to the same, in order to conduct a cultural programme on 04.05.2023 at about 08.00 pm, they sought permission of the Police by giving a representation dated 04.04.2023 and 20.04.2023. But, the third 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 third respondent has received the representation of the writ petitioner and the same is pending for consideration.
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 third respondent is hereby directed to consider the representation of the writ petitioner, dated 20.04.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.
7. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.
28.04.2023 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No tta To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.
2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vizhathikulam, Thoothukudi District.
3.The Inspector of Police, Masarpatti Police Station, Masarpatti, Thoothukudi District.
4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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G.ILANGOVAN,J tta Order made in Dated : 28.04.2023 5/5