S.Sivakumar, v. The Superintendent Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 12.01.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN S.Sivakumar ... Petitioner Vs.
1. The Superintendent of Police, Erode, Erode District - 638 001.
2. The Inspector of Police, Kavundapadi Police Station, Bhavani Taluk, Erode District - 638 455 ...Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first and second respondents to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal on 15.01.2023 at 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM at " Thai Pongal Festival" VIP Nagar Kavundapadi, Kavundapadi Post, Bhavani Taluk Erode District by consider and pass orders on the representation dated 06.01.2023 made by the petitioner.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Mayilnathan For Respondent : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
O R D E R
The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the first and second respondents to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal on 15.01.2023 at 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM at " Thai Pongal Festival" VIP Nagar Kavundapadi, Kavundapadi Post, Bhavani Taluk Erode District by consider and pass orders on the representation dated 06.01.2023 made by the petitioner.
2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of " Thai Pongal Festival" VIP Nagar Kavundapadi, Kavundapadi Post, Bhavani Taluk Erode District on 15.01.2023 at 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM the petitioner has sent a representation dated 06.01.2023 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 06.01.2023 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 Superintendent of Police, Erode, Erode District - 638 001.
2. The Inspector of Police, Kavundapadi Police Station, Bhavani Taluk, Erode District - 638 455
3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.
W.P. No.888 of 2023 12.01.2023