Arun K v. The District Superintendent Of Police
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:25.08.2022 CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM K.Arun : Petitioner Vs
1. The District Superintendent Of Police, Dindigul District.
2. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Perumbarai, Dindigul District
3. The Inspector of Police, Thandikudi Police Station, Aathoor Taluk, Dindigul 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 permit the petitioner to conduct the Cultural Programme of Adal Padal events in connection with the Sri Vinayagar Chathurthi festival at Perumbarai, Pudur, Manalur Village, Aathoor Taluk, Dindigul District, to be held on 31.08.2022 at 7.00 pm to 10.00 pm by considering the petitioner's representation dated 20.08.2022. 1/5
For Petitioner : Mr.Mahendran .P, For Respondent s : 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 permit the petitioner to conduct the Cultural Programme of Adal Padal events in connection with the Sri Vinayagar Chathurthi festival at Perumbarai, Pudur, Manalur Village, Aathoor Taluk, Dindigul District, to be held on 31.08.2022 at 7.00 pm to 10.00 pm by considering the petitioner's representation dated 20.08.2022.
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 Sri Vinayagar Chathurthi festival is going to be held from 30.08.2022 to 01.09.2022 at Perumbarai, Pudur, Manalur Village, Aathoor Taluk, 2/5
Dindigul District. Subsequent to the same, in order to conduct a cultural programme on 31.08.2022, they sought permission of the police by giving a representation dated 20.08.2022. But, the respondents 1 and 3 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 respondent police would submit that the respondents 1 and 3 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 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. 3/5
Therefore, in view of the detailed circular and guidelines issued by the Director General of Police, the respondent police is hereby directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 20.08.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.
7. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost.
25.08.2022 Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No lr Note:Issue Order copy on 26.08.2022 To
1. The District Superintendent Of Police, Dindigul District.
2. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Perumbarai, Dindigul District
3. The Inspector of Police, Thandikudi Police Station, Aathoor Taluk, Dindigul District.
4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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