Muthaiah.P v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:26.07.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE D.NAGARJUN P.Muthaiah ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Usilampatti Sub Division, Madurai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Chekkanoorani Circle, Madurai District.

3.The Sub Inspector of Police, Valandur Police Station, Madurai District.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the impugned order passed by the first respondent vide his proceedings in Na.Ka.No.138/Kaa.thu.Ka/Usilai/2023 dated 20.07.2023 and quash the same and consequently directing the respondents to grant permission and adequate police protection for conducting Adal Padal cultural Programme on the eve of Arulmigu Sri Sundara Anjaneya Perumal Temple Festival on 02.08.2023 at Vazhrajpuram Village, Valandur, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Karthik For Respondents : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

O R D E R

This Writ Petition is filed seeking for setting aside the order passed by the respondent Police vide proceedings in Na.Ka.No.

138/Kaa.thu.Ka/Usilai/2023, dated 20.07.2023, declining to permit the petitioner to provide permission and to give protection for conducting of Adal Padal Programme on 02.08.2023 at Arulmigu Sri Sundara Anjaneya Perumal Temple Festival, situated at Vazhrajpuram Village, Valandur, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that they have been conducting Aadal Padal programme every year on 18th day of Tamil month of Aadi with all the family members, including those who are staying at farthest places and celebrate the temple festival. The petitioner has filed an application dated 19.07.2023 seeking permission for conducting of Aadal Padal Progrmme, however, the same was declined by the respondents police.

3. Now, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submitted that the Police have no objection to provide permission by incorporating the 2/4

guidelines of the Police vide proceedings in Rc.007301/Genl.I (1)/2019, dated 09.04.2019. The same is recorded.

4. Accordingly, this Writ Petition stands disposed of, directing the respondent Police to provide Police protection and permission for conducting of Adal Padal Programme on 02.08.2023 at Arulmigu Sri Sundara Anjaneya Perumal Temple Festival, situated at Vazhrajpuram Village, Valandur, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District, as per the guidelines of the police vide proceedings in Rc.007301/Genl.I (1)/2019, dated 09.04.2019. No costs. 26.07.2023 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no tsg 3/4

DR.D.NAGARJUN, J.

tsg To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Usilampatti Sub Division, Madurai District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Chekkanoorani Circle, Madurai District.

3.The Sub Inspector of Police, Valandur Police Station, Madurai District.

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

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