Pugalenthi v. The Superintendent of Police

O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second respondent to grant appropriate permission and adequate police protection to conduct the "Palsuvai cultural program and Adal Padal" program from 26.05.2023 at about 10.00 pm to next day 27.05.2023 at about early morning 03.30 am, on the eve of the Urchavam festival of Arul Mighu Muneeswarar Temple, situating in Muthur, Ilayangudi Taluk, Sivagangai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 10.05.2023 within the time limit.

¶2Mr.A.Albert James, 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.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner seeks permission for conducting the "Palsuvai cultural program and Adal Padal" program from 26.05.2023 at about 10.00 pm to next day

27.05.2023 at about early morning 03.30 am, on the eve of the Urchavam festival of Arul Mighu Muneeswarar Temple, situating in Muthur, Ilayangudi Taluk, Sivagangai District. Subsequent to the same, in order to conduct a cultural programme, they sought permission of the police by giving a representation dated 10.05.2023. But the respondents have not 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 police would submit that the respondents have received the representation of the petitioner and the same is pending for consideration.

¶5I have considered the submission of the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (criminal side) appearing for the respondents police.

¶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 police is hereby directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 10.05.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

7.With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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¶1The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

¶2The Inspector of Police, Salaigramam Police Station, Salaigramam, Sivagangai District. T.V.THAMILSELVI

, J.

ebsi W.P (MD).No.12229 of 2023

18.05.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 18.05.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI W.P (MD).No. 12229 of 2023 Pugalenthi ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai. 2. The Inspector of Police, Salaigramam Police Station, Salaigramam, Sivagangai District. ... Respondents Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second respondent to grant appropriate permission and adequate police protection to conduct the "Palsuvai cultural program and Adal Padal program from 26.05.2023 at about 10.00 pm to next day 27.05.2023 at about early morning 03.30 am, on the eve of the Urchavam festival of Arul Mighu Muneeswarar Temple, situating in Muthur, Ilayangudi Taluk, Sivagangai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 10.05.2023 within the time limit. For Petitioner : Mr.M.S.Jeyakarthik For Respondents : Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate (Criminal Side)