(1.) This writ petition has been filed directing the second respondent to give permission with protection to conduct the cultural function Aadal- Paadal at Vayalogam Public Stage in connection with the Kumbabishegam Festival of Arulmigu Sree Ponnazhagiyamman Temple, at Vayalogam, Iluppur Taluk, Pudukkottai District, scheduled on 26. 02. 2020 at about 07. 00 p. m to 12. 00 a. m. , based on the petitioner's representation dated 10. 02. 2020.
(2.) Heard the learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate(Crl. Side) appearing for the respondents.
(3.) The learned Government Advocate(Crl. Side) appearing for the respondents submitted that they have no objection to grant protection, however, the respondent police have reservations with regard to the time, since there is an apprehension that some law and order problem may arise during the programme, if permitted beyond 11. 00 p. m. She would also submit that the Director General of Police, in his proceedings in Rc. No. 007301/Genl. I(1)/2019 dated 09. 04. 2019 has issued circular to Commissioner of Police, Superintendent of Police and all the Station Housing Officer and directed them to follow the procedure and instruct the petitioner seeking permission to conduct cultural programs to comply with the conditions and permission may be granted subject to the petitioner agreeing to comply with the said conditions by filing necessary undertaking before the respondent police.