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Sakthivel v. The Inspector Of Police

2023-01-12Honourable Mr Justice G. Chandrasekharan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12.01.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN Sakthivel ... Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Dharapuram Police Station, Tiruppur 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 cultural programme containing dance and music in the evening on 21.01.2023 between 8 PM to 11 PM as part of Arulmighu Periyakaliyamman temple festival at Dharapuram in Tiruppur District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 02.01.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.N.Ponraj For Respondent : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct respondent to grant permission and police protection to conduct cultural programme containing dance and music in the evening on 21.01.2023 between 8 PM to 11 PM as part of Arulmighu Periyakaliyamman temple festival at Dharapuram in Tiruppur District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 02.01.2023.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of event of Arulmighu Periyakaliyamman temple festival at Dharapuram in Tiruppur District on 04.03.2022 between 08.00 PM to 11.00 PM, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 21.01.2023 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 police.

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 02.01.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

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

12.01.2023 Index :Yes/No Internet:Yes/No Sma

G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.

Sma To

1. The Inspector of Police, Dharapuram Police Station, Tiruppur District.

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

W.P. No.976 of 2023 12.01.2023