Rajan v. The Superintendent Of Police
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.07.2022 CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.MURALI SHANKAR Rajan ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai, Pudukkottai District.
2.The Inspector of Police, Keeramangalam Police Station, Keeramangalam, Pudukkottai 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 protection for cultural event namely, Adal Padal scheduled to be held on 26.07.2022 and 27.07.2022 at night in connection with "Pongal Festival" in the month of "Aadi" in Arulmighu Sri Muthumariamman Temple at Kulamangalam South, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District by consider the petitioner's representation, dated 06.07.2022.
For Petitioner : Mr.E.Balasubramanian For Respondent : Mr.M.Sakthikumar 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 to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely, Adal Padal scheduled to be held on 26.07.2022 and 27.07.2022 at night in connection with "Pongal Festival" in the month of "Aadi" in Arulmighu Sri Muthumariamman Temple at Kulamangalam South, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District by consider the petitioner's representation, dated 06.07.2022. 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 in the month of Aadi Pongal Festival for the temple, by name, Arulmighu Sri Muthumariamman Temple at Kulamangalam South, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, is going to be held on 26.07.2022 and 27.07.2022. Subsequent to the same, in order to conduct a cultural programme on 26.07.2022 and 27.07.2022, they sought permission of the police by 2/5
giving a representation dated 06.07.2022. 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 3/5
directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 06.07.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular. 7.With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost.
15.07.2022 Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No sji To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai, Pudukkottai District.
2.The Inspector of Police, Keeramangalam Police Station, Keeramangalam, Pudukkottai District.
3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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K.MURALI SHANKAR, J SJI 15.07.2022 5/5