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C.Sakthi v. The Inspector Of Police

2023-01-09Honourable Mr Justice G. Chandrasekharan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09.01.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN W.P. No. 424 of 2023 C.Sakthi ... Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Pochamballi Police Station, Krishnagiri District. ...Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to grant permission and police protection to conduct the cultural event viz., Adal Padal ( Song and Dance) program to be held on 15.01.2023 at 06.00p.m onwards in connection with the Temple Festival of Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Temple, Veppalambatti Village, Pochamballi Taluk, Krishnagiri District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 30.12.2022. For Petitioner : M/s. S.Sathish For Respondent : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant permission and police protection to conduct the cultural event viz., Adal Padal

( Song and Dance) program to be held on 15.01.2023 at 06.00p.m onwards in connection with the Temple Festival of Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Temple, Veppalambatti Village, Pochamballi Taluk, Krishnagiri District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 30.12.2022. 2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of Temple Festival of Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Temple, Veppalambatti Village, Pochamballi Taluk, Krishnagiri District on 15.01.2023 between 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 30.12.2022 to the respondent. But, the same has not been considered so far. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

3.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) appearing for the respondent submitted that the respondent police has received the representation of the petitioner and the same is pending for consideration.

4. I have considered the submission of the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) appearing for the respondent.

5.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 respondent police is hereby directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 30.12.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

09.01.2023 Index :Yes/No Internet:Yes/No Sma

G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.

Sma To

1. The Inspector of Police, Pochamballi Police Station, Krishnagiri District.

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

W.P. No.424 of 2023 09.01.2023