Sivakumar. S v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.08.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE D.NAGARJUN S.Sivakumar ... Petitioner /vs./ 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiruverumbur, Trichy.

2.The Inspector of Police, Thuvakudi Police Station, Trichy 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 pertain to the impugned order passed by the 2nd respondent in Na.Ka.No.25/B3.Ka.Ni/2023 dated 24.07.2023 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme namely Natupura Palsuvai Nighzhchi of Thiruvarur Folk Thamila and Surutai Surjith Organizer by Periyar Youth Narpani Mandram on 15.08.2023 at 7.30 p.m., to 12.00 a.m. near Anthoniyar Kovil, Periyar Nagar, Vazhavandhankottai, Thirverumbur Taluk, Trichy District as a part of the 76th Independence day celebration by considering 1/4

the petitioner's representation dated 24.07.2023. For Petitioner : Mr. G.R.Sathish For R1 & R2 : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh Government Advocate (criminal side)

ORDER

This petition is filed seeking for a direction to the respondent police to permit the petitioner to conduct the cultural programme on 15.08.2023 from 07.30 pm., to 12.00 am., by setting aside the order passed by the respondent No.2 police vide proceedings in Na.Ka.No.25/B3.Ka.Ni/2023 dated 24.07.2023. 2.It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioner that every year, the petitioner has been conducting the cultural event on the eve of Independence Day. This year also, the petitioner proposed to conduct this eve, but the police have declined the permission. Hence, this petition. 3.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) on the other hand submits that because of the Independence Day, the police are busy in pandopast duty to various institutions and thereby it is difficult to provide protection, if the programme is conducted till 12.00 am., 2/4

4.Considering the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, this Petition is disposed of directing the respondent police to grant the permission to the petitioner to conduct the programme on 15.08.2023 from 07.00 pm., to 10.00 pm., only subject to the guidelines issued vide proceedings in Rc. 007301/Genl.I(1)/2019 dated 09.04.2019. No costs. Speaking : Yes / No 10.08.2023 NCC : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Index : Yes / No mm Note: Issue order copy on 11.08.2023 To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiruverumbur, Trichy.

2.The Inspector of Police, Thuvakudi Police Station, Trichy District.

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DR.D.NAGARJUN, J.

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