Muniyappan v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police
W.P(MD)No.11362 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:10.06.2022 CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM W.P(MD)No.11362 of 2022 Muniyappan
...Petitioner
Vs.
1. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kulithalai, Karur District.
2. The Inspector of Police, Chinthamanipatty Police Station, Karur 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 second respondent to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Aadal Padal scheduled to be held on 11.06.2022 and 12.06.2022 at night 7.00 p .m. to 11.00 p.m. in connection with "Vaigai Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Maasi Periyannan Swamy, Sri Annakamatchiamman, Sri Madurai Veeran Swamy Temple at Devarmalai Village, Kadavoor Taluk, Karur District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 20.05.2022. For Petitioner : Mr.B.Santhanam Rajeshkumar For Respondents : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar, Government Advocate (Criminal 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 permission and protection for cultural event namely Aadal Padal scheduled to be held on 11.06.2022 and 12.06.2022 at night 7.00 p .m. to 11.00 p.m. in connection with "Vaigai Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Maasi Periyannan Swamy, Sri Annakamatchiamman, Sri Madurai Veeran Swamy Temple at Devarmalai Village, Kadavoor Taluk, Karur District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 20.05.2022.
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 Vaigasi Festival for the temple, by name, Arulmigu Sri Maasi Periyannan Swamy, Sri Annakamatchiamman, Sri Madurai Veeran Swamy Temple situated at Devarmalai Village, Kadavoor Taluk, Karur District is going to be held from 11.06.2022 to 15.06.2022. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2
W.P(MD)No.11362 of 2022 Subsequent to the same, in order to conduct a cultural programme on 11.06.2022 and 12.06.2022, they sought permission of the police by giving representations dated 20.05.2022 and 08.06.2022. But, the 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 representations 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 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 (AD-II) // True Copy // 10/06/2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) lr To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kulithalai, Karur District.
2.The Inspector of Police, Chinthamanipatty Police Station, Karur District. 3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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