Manikandan R v. The State Rep. By
W.P(MD)No.12517 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.06.2022 CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM W.P(MD)No.12517 of 2022 R.Manikandan ... Petitioner Vs.
1.State Rep. by The Superintendent of Police, The District Superintendent Office, Madurai District.
2.The Inspector of Police, Vadipatti Police Station, Madurai 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 for conducting the ''Aadal Padal Programme'' on 21.06.2022 at about 7.00 p.m. onwards in connection with the festival of called Arulmighu Sadiyandi, Arulmighu Sri Bhagavathi Amman, Arulmighu Sri Uchimahali Amman temples, which is situated at Puchampatti Village, Katchaikatti Post, Madurai District on the basis of the petitiioner's representation dated 13.06.2022.
For Petitioner : Mr.B.Jameel Arasu 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 respondents herein to grant permission for conducting the ''Aadal Padal Programme'' on 21.06.2022 at about 7.00 p.m. onwards in the eve of Arulmighu Sadiyandi, Arulmighu Sri Bhagavathi Amman, Arulmighu Sri Uchimahali Amman temples, which is situated at Puchampatti Village, Katchaikatti Post, Madurai District on the basis of the petitiioner's representation dated 13.06.2022. 2.Mr.M.Sakthikumar, 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 temple festival, by name, Arulmighu Sadiyandi, Arulmighu Sri Bhagavathi Amman, Arulmighu Sri Uchimahali Amman temples, situated https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2
W.P(MD)No.12517 of 2022 at Puchampatti Village, Katchaikatti Post, Madurai District is going to be held on 21.06.2022. Subsequent to the same, in order to conduct a cultural programme, they sought permission of the police by giving a representation dated 13.06.2022. 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 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 police is hereby directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 13.06.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.
7.With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.
Sd/- Assistant Registrar (AS) // True Copy // 20/06/2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) To 1.The Superintendent of Police, District Superintendent Office, Madurai District.
2.The Inspector of Police, Vadipatti Police Station, Madurai District.
3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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