Sathappan v. The Assistant Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 28.04.2023 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN Sathappan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Assistant Superintendent of Police, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Sakkottai Police Station, Sivagangai 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 herein to grant permission and to provide police protection to conduct the "Adalum Padalum" dance Programme on 11.05.2023 at in pursuant to the "Mathu Eduppu Thiruvizha" of "Sree Mariamman Thirukovil" situated at Beerkalaikadu, Karaikudi Taluk, Sivagangai District, by considering the representation dated 21.04.2023. For Petitioner : Mr. Balaji A For Respondents : Mr.R.Suresh Kumar Government Advocate (Crl. Side) 1/5

O R D E R

This writ petitioner filed this Writ Petition seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents herein to grant permission and to provide police protection to conduct the "Adalum Padalum" dance Programme on 11.05.2023 at in pursuant to the "Mathu Eduppu Thiruvizha" of "Sree Mariamman Thirukovil" situated at Beerkalaikadu, Karaikudi Taluk, Sivagangai District, by considering the representation dated 21.04.2023.

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, "Sree Mariamman Thirukovil" at Beerkalaikadu, Karaikudi Taluk, Sivagangai District is going to be held on 11.05.2023. Subsequent to the same, in order to conduct a cultural programme on 11.05.2023, they sought permission of the Police by giving a representation dated 21.04.2023. But, the second respondent 2/5

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.

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. 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 21.04.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular. 3/5

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 pnn To 1.The Assistant Superintendent of Police, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Sakkottai Police Station, Sivagangai District.

3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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G.ILANGOVAN,J pnn Order made in Dated : 28.04.2023 5/5