Suresh. S 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 S.Suresh ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Trichy District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Trichy District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Musiri Police Station, Trichy 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 give police protection to conduct the "Adal Padal Programme" dance program at about 07.00 p.m to 18.07.2022 in pursuance to the festival of "Arulmighu Sri Mahamariamman Thirukovil", situated at Velakkanantham Village, Musiri Taluk, Trichy District on considering the petitioner's representation, dated 13.07.2022.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Maheswaran For Respondents : Mr.M.Sakthikumar 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 to grant permission and give police protection to conduct "Adal Padal" dance program at about 07.00 p.m on 18.07.2022 in pursuance to the festival of "Arulmighu Sri Mahamariamman Thirukovil", situated at Velakkanantham Village, Musiri Taluk, Trichy District, on considering the petitioner's representation, dated 13.07.2022.

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 a Festival for the temple, by name, Arulmighu Sri Mahamariamman Thirukovil at Velakkanantham Village, Musiri Taluk, Trichy District, is going to be held from 17.07.2022 to 19.07.2022. Subsequent to the 2/5

same, in order to conduct a cultural programme on 18.07.2022, they sought permission of the police by giving a representation dated 13.07.2022. 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. 3/5

Therefore, in view of the detailed circular and guidelines issued by the Director General of Police, the third respondent police is hereby directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 13.07.2022 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 Note:Issue Order copy on 15.07.2022 To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Trichy District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Trichy District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Musiri Police Station, Trichy District.

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

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