Muthu Karuppan v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police,
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:10.06.2022 CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM Muthu Karuppan, ... Petitioner Vs
1. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Nilakottai, Dindigul District.
2. The Inspector of Police, Vilampatti Police Station, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, direct the second respondent to grant appropriate permission and adequate police protection to conduct the Adal Padal dance program on 17.06.2022 on the eve of Maha Kumbabisekam Festival in Arulmigu Sri Raman, Sri Kamatchi Amman, Sri Seelaikari Amman, Sri Moonkil Kamatchi Amman Temple, situating in E.Avarampatti, Ethiloadu Village, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul district by considering the petitioners representation dated 16.05.2022, within the time limit, that may be stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner : M/s.Jegadeesan.M, For Respondents : 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 second respondent to grant appropriate permission and adequate police protection to conduct the Adal Padal dance program on 17.06.2022 on the eve of Maha Kumbabisekam Festival in Arulmigu Sri Raman, Sri Kamatchi Amman, Sri Seelaikari Amman, Sri Moonkil Kamatchi Amman Temple, situated at E.Avarampatti, Ethiloadu Village, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul district by considering the petitioners representation dated 16.05.2022 1/3
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 Maha Kumbabisekam Festival for the temple, by name, Arulmigu Sri Raman, Sri Kamatchi Amman, Sri Seelaikari Amman, Sri Moonkil Kamatchi Amman Temple, situated at E.Avarampatti, Ethiloadu Village, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul district is going to be held on 16.06.2022 and 17.06.2022. Subsequent to the same, in order to conduct a cultural programme i.e., Adal Padal programme on 17.06.2022, they sought permission of the police by giving a representation dated 16.05.2022. But, the second respondent has 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 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 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 respondent police is hereby directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 16.05.2022 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 (CS-I) // True Copy // 14/06/2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) lr 2/3
To
1. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Nilakottai, Dindigul District.
2. The Inspector of Police, Vilampatti Police Station, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District.
3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
+1 CC to M/s.M.S.JEYAKARTHICK, Advocate ( SR-25004[F] dated 10/06/2022 ) 10.06.2022 RK(14/06/2022) 3P 5C 3/3