The court can issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the consideration of representations for permission based on relevant circulars and guidelines.

JUDGMENT

(Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to grant permission and necessary protection to perform the cultural program (ie.,) Adal Padal on 27.03.2023 at 07.00 PM to 10.00 PM in the evening of ''Arul Migu Sri Periyanayagi Adika Samatha Sri Kailasanathar Thirukovil Maha Kumbabishaka Thiruvizha'', Siruvayalur, Lalkudi Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District by considering the petitioner''s representation dated 13.03.2023.)

1. This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to grant permission and necessary protection to perform the cultural program (ie.,) Adal Padal on 27.03.2023 at 07.00 PM to 10.00 PM in the evening of ''Arul Migu Sri Periyanayagi Adika Samatha Sri Kailasanathar Thirukovil Maha Kumbabishaka Thiruvizha'', Siruvayalur, Lalkudi Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District by considering the petitioner''s representation dated 13.03.2023.

2. Mr.B.Nambiselvan, learned Additional Public Prosecutor takes notice for the respondents. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that festival for the temple, by name, ''Arul Migu Sri Periyanayagi Adika Samatha Sri Kailasanathar Thirukovil'' at Siruvayalur, Lalkudi Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District is going to be held on 27.03.2023. Subsequent to the same, in order to conduct a cultural programme on 27.03.2023 at 07.00 PM to 10.00 PM, they sought permission of the police by giving a representation dated 13.03.2023. 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.

4. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents would submit that the second respondent has received the representation of the writ petitioner and the same is pending for consideration.

5. I have considered the submission of the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents.

6. It 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 13.03.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

7. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of.