Loganathan.V v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.09.2022 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.MURALI SHANKAR V.Loganathan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Keeranur Police Station, 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 respondent to give permission to conduct the cultural program namely, "Adalum Padalum" on 15.09.2022 in connection with "Arulmigu Sri Durgai Amman Thirukkalyana Festival" at Vilvathampatti Village, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District and to provide adequate security to the said program.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Mohan For Respondents : Mr.M.Sakthikumar Government Advocate (Crl. side) 1/5

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to give permission to conduct cultural program namely, "Adalum Padalum" on 15.09.2022 in connection with "Arulmigu Sri Durgai Amman Thirukkalyana Festival" at Vilvathampatti Village, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District and to provide adequate security to the said program.

2.The learned Government Advocate (Crl. 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 festival for the temple, by name, "Arulmigu Sri Durgai Amman Thirukkalyana Festival" at Vilvathampatti Village, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District, is going to be held from 12.09.2022 to 15.09.2022. Subsequent to the same, in order to conduct a cultural programme on 15.09.2022, they sought permission of the police by giving a representation dated 22.08.2022. But, the second respondent has not 2/5

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 (Crl. side) appearing for the respondents 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 (Crl. 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. Therefore, in view of the detailed circular and guidelines issued by the Director General of Police, the second respondent police is hereby directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 22.08.2022 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.

01.09.2022 Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No sji To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Keeranur Police Station, Dindigul District.

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

4/5

K.MURALI SHANKAR, J sji 01.09.2022 5/5