Siva Balan v. The Superintendent of Police

ORDER This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking for a direction to the respondent police to grant the permission to conduct the Aadal Paadal programme on 25.08.2023 from 06.00 pm to 10.00 pm in connection with Sri Perumal, Sivan, Sri Bathirakaliyamman, Sudalaimadan temples situated at Auvaiyalpuram Village, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

2.When the matter was taken up for hearing, 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 25.08.2023 in connection with Sri Perumal, Sivan, Sri Bathirakaliyamman, Sudalaimadan temples in Auvaiyalpuram Village, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

3.Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of directing the respondent police to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 18.08.2023 and dispose of the same by today itself granting the permission for conducting the Aadal Paadal programme to the petitioner on 25.08.2023 from 07.00 pm to 10.00 pm alone. No costs.

Speaking : Yes / No

25.08.2023 NCC : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Index : Yes / No mm Note : Issue order copy on 25.08.2023 To

1.The Superintendent of Police, O/o. Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Koodankulam Police Station, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

DR.D.NAGARJUN, J. mm

25.08.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.08.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE D.NAGARJUN Siva Balan ... Petitioner /vs./ 1.The Superintendent of Police, O/o. Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Koodankulam Police Station, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent herein to grant the permission and protection for conducting Aaadal Paadal Cultural Program on 25.08.2023 at about 06.00 pm to 10.00 pm in connection with Sri Perumal, Sivan, Sri Bathirakaliyamman, Sudalaimadan temples in Auvaiyalpuram Village, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District in light of the judgment of the Division Bench in WP (MD) No.12535 of 2023, reported in 2023 3 CTC 622, based upon considering petitioner's representation dated 18.08.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Balamuruga Pandi For Respondents : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh Government Advocate (criminal side)