Velmurugan v. Inspector Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 09.01.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN W.P. No. 431 of 2023 Velmurugan ... Petitioner Vs.
The Inspector of Police, Thimiri Police Station, Ranipet 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 consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.12.2022 in seeking permission for conducting cultural programme ( Adal Padal ) for the temple festival of Arulmigu Sri Mari Amman Tiru Koil at Mottur Village, Valaiyathur, Ranipet District scheduled to be held on 16.01.2023.
For Petitioner : M/s. S.P.Arthi 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 consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.12.2022 in seeking permission for conducting cultural programme ( Adal Padal ) for the temple festival of
Arulmigu Sri Mari Amman Tiru Koil at Mottur Village, Valaiyathur, Ranipet District scheduled to be held on 16.01.2023.
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 Mari Amman Tiru Koil at Mottur Village, Valaiyathur, Ranipet District on 16.01.2023 between 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 27.12.2022 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 27.12.2022 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, Thimiri Police Station, Ranipet District.
2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.
W.P. No.431 of 2023 09.01.2023