Karavandarayar 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, directing the respondents to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adal Padal with Innisai Kachery scheduled to be held on 22.05.2023 at night in connection with "Kumbhabhisheka Thiruvizha" in Arulmighu Sri Veerachinnammal Temple at Siluvathoor Village and Post, Natham Taluk, Dindigul District by consider the petitioner's representation dated 29.03.2023.

¶2Mr.R.Suresh Kumar, 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, "Arulmighu Sri Veerachinnammal Temple" at Siluvathoor Village and Post, Natham Taluk, Dindigul District, is going to be held on 22.05.2023. Subsequent to the same, in order to conduct a cultural programme on 22.05.2023, they sought permission of the police by giving a representation dated 29.03.2023. But, the second 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.

¶3The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent police submitted that the second respondent has received the representation of the writ petitioner and the same is pending for consideration before the concerned competent authority.

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

¶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 second respondent is hereby directed to consider the representation of the writ petitioner, dated 29.03.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

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

11.04.2023 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No tta To

1.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul, Dindigul District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Sanarpatti Police Station, Sanarpatti, Dindigul District. G.ILANGOVAN,J tta Dated : 11.04.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.04.2023 CORAM : THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN W.P(MD)No.8168 of 2023 Karavandarayar ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul, Dindigul District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Sanarpatti Police Station, Sanarpatti, 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 respondents to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adal Padal with Innisai Kachery scheduled to be held on 22.05.2023 at night in connection with "Kumbhabhisheka Thiruvizha" in Arulmighu Sri Veerachinnammal Temple at Siluvathoor Village and Post, Natham Taluk, Dindigul District by consider the petitioner's representation dated 29.03.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.E.Balasubramanian For Respondents : Mr.R.Suresh Kumar Government Advocate(Crl. Side)