Elangovan.P v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:08.07.2022 CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM Elangovan.P ... Petitioner Vs
1. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Palani, Dindigul District.
2. The Inspector of Police,, Taluk Police Station, Palani, Dindigul 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 perform the cultural programme i.e., Adal Padal on 13.07.2022 on the eve of Arulmigu Karuppasamy, Pechiamman Temple Festival at Pulikottaiyoor Village, Karikkaran Pudur Post, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Karthik For Respondent : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) 1/5
O R D E R
This Writ Petition has been filed by the writ petitioner, seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to perform the cultural programme i.e., Adal Padal on 13.07.2022 on the eve of Arulmigu Karuppasamy, Pechiamman Temple Festival at Pulikottaiyoor Village, Karikkaran Pudur Post, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District.
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 Festival for the temple, by name, Arulmigu Karuppasamy, Pechiamman Temple Festival at Pulikottaiyoor Village, Karikkaran Pudur Post, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District is going to be held on 13.07.2022. Subsequent to the same, in order to conduct a cultural programme, they sought permission of the police by giving a representation dated 05.07.2022. But, the respondents have not considered the said representation. Since 2/5
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 respondent police is hereby directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 05.07.2022 and pass 3/5
suitable orders based on the above said circular.
7. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.
08.07.2022 Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No PNM Note:Issue Order copy on 11.07.2022 To
1. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Palani, Dindigul District.
2. The Inspector of Police,, Taluk Police Station, Palani, Dindigul District..
3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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V.SIVAGNANAM, J PNM ORDER IN 08.07.2022 5/5