Rajkumar V v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.08.2022 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM V.Rajkumar

...Petitioner

vs

1. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni.

2.The Inspector of Police, Palanichettipatty Police Station, Theni 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 second respondent to grant permission and necessary protection to perform the cultural program (ie.,) Dance program (Adal Padal) on 20.08.2022 in the evening at 8.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m during the "Kumbaabishegam" at Arulmigu Sri Suyambu Kannimar, Karuppasamy Thirukovil, Kodivilarpatty, Theni District.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Krishnakumar 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 second respondent to grant permission and necessary protection to perform the cultural program (ie.,) Dance program (Adal Padal) on 20.08.2022 in the evening at 8.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m during the "Kumbaabishegam" at Arulmigu Sri Suyambu Kannimar, Karuppasamy Thirukovil, Kodivilarpatty, Theni District. 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 Kumbaabishegam in the temple, by name, Arulmigu Sri Suyambu Kannimar, Karuppasamy Thirukovil, Kodivilarpatty, Theni District, on 20.08.2022. Subsequent to the same, in order to conduct a cultural programme on 20.08.2022, they sought permission of the police by giving a representation dated 07.08.2022. 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. 2/5

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 second respondent is hereby directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 07.08.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular. 3/5

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

17.08.2022 Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No cp Note:Issue Order copy on 17.08.2022 To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni.

2.The Inspector of Police, Palanichettipatty Police Station, Theni District.

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

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V.SIVAGNANAM, J cp 17.08.2022 5/5