Maheswaran.V v. The Commissioner Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:10.08.2022 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM V.Maheswaran

...Petitioner

vs

1. The Commissioner of Police Madurai City.

2. The Inspector of Police D-3, Koodal Pudur Police Station Madurai City.

...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 for conducting cultural program scheduled on 14.08.2022 from 07.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. in pursuance of festival of Arulmigu Sree Sakthi Vinayagar and Manthai Ammal Temple situated at Chokkanathapuram 2nd Street, New Vilangudi Madurai and consequently to provide adequate protection on the basis of the representation dated 29.07.2022.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Shenbagaraj For Respondents : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar Government Advocate(Crl.Side) 1/6

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 for conducting cultural program scheduled on 14.08.2022 from 07.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. in pursuance of festival of Arulmigu Sree Sakthi Vinayagar and Manthai Ammal Temple situated at Chokkanathapuram 2nd Street, New Vilangudi, Madurai and consequently to provide adequate protection on the basis of the representation dated 29.07.2022. 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 festival in temple, by name, Arulmigu Sree Sakthi Vinayagar and Manthai Ammal Temple situated at Chokkanathapuram 2nd Street, New Vilangudi Madurai on 14.08.2022. Subsequent to the same, in order to cultural programme on 14.08.2022, they sought permission of the police 2/6

by giving a representation dated 29.07.2022. But, the second 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 3/6

consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 29.07.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

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

10.08.2022 Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No ksa Note:Issue Order copy on 11.08.2022 4/6

To

1. The Commissioner of Police Madurai City.

2. The Inspector of Police D-3, Koodal Pudur Police Station Madurai City.

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

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