Selvaraj.P v. The Superintendent Of Police,
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.08.2022 CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM P.Selvaraj ... Petitioner Vs
1. The Superintendent of Police, Viruthunagar, Viruthunagar District.
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sivakasi, Viruthunagar District.
3. The Sub-Inspector of Police, Maraneri Police Station, Maraneri, Viruthunagar 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 conduct "Aadalum Padalum" programme scheduled to be held on 10.08.2022 from 6.00 pm for Arulmighu Shri Kaliyamman Temple Festival situated at Ramachanthirapuram Puthur village, Anaiyur, Sivakasi, Viruthunagar District, based on the petitioner's representations dated 18.07.2022 and 02.08.2022.
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For Petitioner : Mr.M.Pandian, For Respondents : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar, 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 necessary protection to conduct "Aadalum Padalum" programme scheduled to be held on 10.08.2022 from 6.00 pm for Arulmighu Shri Kaliyamman Temple Festival situated at Ramachanthirapuram Puthur village, Anaiyur, Sivakasi, Viruthunagar District, based on the petitioner's representations dated 18.07.2022 and 02.08.2022. 2.Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar, 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, Arulmighu Shri Kaliyamman Temple Festival situated at Ramachanthirapuram Puthur village, Anaiyur, Sivakasi, 2/6
Viruthunagar District, is going to be held on 10.08.2022. Subsequent to the same, in order to conduct a cultural programme, namely, Aadalum Padalum on 10.08.2022, they sought permission of the police by giving representations dated 18.07.2022 and 02.08.2022. 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 respondents 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 respondents.
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. 3/6
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 02.08.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.
7. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost.
04.08.2022 Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No csm Note:Issue Order copy on 08.08.2022 To
1. The Superintendent of Police, Viruthunagar, Viruthunagar District.
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sivakasi, Viruthunagar District.
3. The Sub-Inspector of Police, Maraneri Police Station, Maraneri, Viruthunagar District.
4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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