Mahalingam v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 26.09.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE D.NAGARJUN Mahalingam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Perungudi Police Station, Perungudi, Madurai District.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the impugned order passed by the 2nd respondent dated 21.09.2023 in Na.Ka.No.

71/Mike/D2PS/2023 and quash the same as illegal and direct the 2nd respondent to give permission and protection to perform the Adal Padal on 27.09.2023 in respect of the temple festival of "Purattasi Thiruvizha" in "Arulmigu Manthaiamman Thirukovil", situated at Kusavapatti, Perungudi, Madurai District.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Gokulraj For Respondents : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) 1/4

O RDER This Writ Petition is filed for a Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the impugned order passed by the 2nd respondent dated 21.09.2023 in Na.Ka.No.71/Mike/D2PS/2023 and quash the same as illegal and direct the 2nd respondent to give permission and protection to perform the Adal Padal on 27.09.2023 in respect of the temple festival of "Purattasi Thiruvizha" in "Arulmigu Manthaiamman Thirukovil", situated at Kusavapatti, Perungudi, Madurai District.

2.It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner and other villagers have been conducting the festival every year including the Aadal Paadal programme, but the respondent police have declined to grant the permission as per proceedings dated 21.09.2023 in Na.Ka.No. 71/Mike/D2PS/2023 and therefore, sought for suitable directions. 3.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) after taking instructions from the concerned police has reported that the respondent police have no objection to grant the permission to the petitioner for conducting the Aadal Paadal programme on 27.09.2023 in connection with the Purattasi Thiruvizha of Arulmigu Manthaiamman Thirukovil at Kusavapatti, Perungudi, Madurai. 2/4

4.Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of directing the petitioner to file fresh application, on which the respondent police are directed to consider the same and grant the permission for conducting the Aadal Paadal programme on 27.09.2023 from 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm alone by imposing the usual conditions. No costs.

26.09.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No mm Note ; Issue order copy on 27.09.2023 To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Perungudi Police Station, Perungudi, Madurai District.

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DR.D.NAGARJUN. J.

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