Dharmalingam v. State By The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 11.01.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN Dharmalingam

...Petitioner

-vsThe Inspector of Police, Magudanchavadi Police Station, Salem District.

...Respondents

Prayer : Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to give permission to conduct the dance program in the event of function at Pandithakaaranoor Sri Ongkaliamman Temple on 19.01.2023 and on above 06.00 pm and 11.00 pm at near said temple, Salem District. For Petitioner ... Mr.N.Sriramaselvam For Respondent ... Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.side)

ORDER

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to give permission to conduct the dance program in the event of function at Pandithakaaranoor Sri Ongkaliamman Temple on 19.01.2023 and on above 06.00 pm and 11.00 pm at near said temple, Salem District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 31.12.2022.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct cultural programme on 19.01.2023 between 06:00 pm to 11:00, to conduct the dance program in the event of function at Pandithakaaranoor Sri Ongkaliamman Temple, Salem District, the petitioner has sent a representation, dated 31.12.2022 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 31.12.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

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

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To 1.The Inspector of Police, Magudanchavadi Police Station, Salem District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

G.CHANDRASEKHARAN ,J.

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