Balamurugan G v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.08.2022 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.MURALI SHANKAR G.Balamurugan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sivakasi Sub-Division, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Sub-Inspector of Police, M.Pudupatti Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct the "Adal Padal" programme on 04.09.2022 and 05.09.2022 at 08.00 pm to 11.00 pm in connection with "Thiru Vizha" of Arulmigu Sri Puthumariamman Thirukovil, M.Rengapalayam, Sivakasi Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Karthic Rajan, For Respondents : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar, Government Advocate (Crl. side).

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O R D E R

This writ petitioner filed this Writ Petition seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct the "Adal Padal" programme on 04.09.2022 and 05.09.2022 at 08.00 pm to 11.00 pm in connection with "Thiru Vizha" of Arulmigu Sri Puthumariamman Thirukovil, M.Rengapalayam, Sivakasi Taluk, Virudhunagar 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 "Thiru Vizha" at Arulmigu Sri Puthumariamman Thirukovil, M.Rengapalayam, Sivakasi Taluk, Virudhunagar District, is going to be held on 04.09.2022 and 05.09.2022. Subsequent to the same, in order to conduct a cultural programme on the same days (04.09.2022 and 05.09.2022), they sought permission of the police by giving a representation dated 27.08.2022. 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 (criminal 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 (criminal 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 27.08.2022 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.

30.08.2022 Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No das To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sivakasi Sub-Division, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Sub-Inspector of Police, M.Pudupatti Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

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

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K.MURALI SHANKAR, J das 30.08.2022 5/5