Sathyaseelan v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:01.08.2022 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM W.P(MD)No.16898 of 2022 Sathyaseelan

...Petitioner

vs

1. The Superintendent of Police Ramnad District

2. The Inspector of Police Aranthangi Police Station Aranthangi, Pudukkotai 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 09.08.2022 at night in connection with Pongal Festival in the month of Aadi in Arulmighu Sri Subramaniar Temple at Paravakkottai Village, Maramadakki Post, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District by consider the petitioner representation dated 20.07.2022.

For Petitioner : Mr.E.Balsubramanian For Respondents : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar 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 09.08.2022 at night in connection with Pongal Festival in the month of Aadi in Arulmighu Sri Subramaniar Temple at Paravakkottai Village, Maramadakki Post, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District by consider the petitioner representation dated 20.07.2022. 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 there is a Thiruvizha in the temple, by name, Arulighu Sri Subramaniar Temple at Paravakkottai Village, Maramadakki Post, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District on 09.08.2022. Subsequent to the same, in order to conduct a cultural programme on 09.08.2022, they sought permission of the police by giving a representation dated 20.07.2022. But, the second 2/5

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 second respondent has 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 3/5

consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 20.07.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

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

01.08.2022 Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No aav Note:Issue Order copy on 05.08.2022 To

1. The Superintendent of Police Ramnad District

2. The Inspector of Police Aranthangi Police Station Aranthangi, Pudukkotai District 3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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