Arumugam.K.T. v. The Inspector Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.07.2022 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM K.T.Arumugam

...Petitioner

Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Thalayuthu Police Station, Thalayuthu, Tirunelveli 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 respondent to issue permission and police protection for temple festival of Arulmigu Sri Palathadi Sudalai Madaswamy Temple scheduled to be conducted on 01.08.2022 to 03.08.2022.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.P.Narayanakumar For Respondent : 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 respondent to grant permission and police protection for temple festival of Arulmigu Sri Palathadi Sudalai 1/4

Madaswamy Temple at Earankudi Palam, Vannampatcheri scheduled to be conducted on 01.08.2022 to 03.08.2022.

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, Arulmigu Sri Palathadi Sudalai Madaswamy Temple situated at Earankudi Palam, Vannampatcheri is going to be held on 01.08.2022 to 03.08.2022. Subsequent to the same, in order to conduct a cultural programme, they sought permission of the police by giving a representation dated 16.07.2022. But the respondent has 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 respondent has received the representation of the petitioner and the same is pending for consideration.

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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 is hereby directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 16.07.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

7. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

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V.SIVAGNANAM, J.

vsd To 1.The Inspector of Police, Thalayuthu Police Station, Thalayuthu, Tirunelveli District.

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

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