K.Gurusamy Emarajan v. The Superintendent of Police

O R D E R This writ petitioner filed this Writ Petition seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus direct the respondents to give permission for "Aadal Paadal" function scheduled on 08.04.2023 and adequate protection for the temple festival of Arulmigu Sri Maha Kaliamman, Pthirakali amman Thirukovil, Kammapatti, Thirumalapuram Village, Srivilliputhur, Virudhu Nagar District by considering the petitioner's representation to the 3rd respondent through registered post dated 30.03.2023.

¶2Mr.S.Manikandan, 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.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner submitted that festival for the temple, by name, Arulmigu Sri Maha Kaliamman, Pthirakali amman Thirukovil, Kammapatti, Thirumalapuram Village, Srivilliputhur, Virudhu Nagar District is going to be held on 08.04.2023. Subsequent to the same, in order to conduct a cultural programme on

08.04.2023 they sought permission of the police by giving a representation dated 30.03.2023. But, the respondent has not considered the said representation. Since no order was passed, the writ petitioner has come before this Court for the above said relief.

¶4The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondents would submit that the third respondent has received the representation of the writ petitioner and the same is pending for consideration.

¶5I have considered the submission of the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent.

¶6It 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 respondents are hereby directed to consider the representation of the writ petitioner, dated 30.03.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

¶7With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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¶1The Superintendent of Police, Virudhu Nagar District, Virudhu Nagar.

¶2The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Srivilliputhur Sub-Division, Virudhu Nagar District.

¶3The Inspector of Police, Srivilliputhur Town Police Station, Virudhu Nagar District.

4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. G.ILANGOVAN,J trp Dated : 06.04.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 06.04.2023 CORAM : THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN K. Gurusamy Emarajan ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Superintendent of Police, Virudhu Nagar District, Virudhu Nagar. 2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Srivilliputhur Sub-Division, Virudhu Nagar District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Srivilliputhur Town Police Station, Virudhu Nagar District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus direct the respondents to give permission for "Aadal Paadal" function scheduled on 08.04.2023 and adequate protection for the temple festival of Arulmigu Sri Maha Kaliamman, Pthirakali amman Thirukovil, Kammapatti, Thirumalapuram Village, Srivilliputhur, Virudhu Nagar District by considering the petitioner's representation to the 3rd respondent through registered post dated 30.03.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.V.M.Jegadeeshapandian For Respondents : Mr.S. Manikandan Government Advocate (Crl. Side)