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P.Santhosh v. The Superintendent 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 P.Santhosh ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Superintendent of Police, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvannamalai District - 606 601.

2. The Inspector of Police, Pachal Police Station, Chengam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District - 606 704 ...Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent police to grant permission to conduct the 'Cultural Programme' on 15.01.2023 from 06.00 to 11.00 PM in pursuant to "Thai Pongal Festival" Melnachipattu Post, Chengam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 07.01.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Suryakumaran For Respondent : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent police to grant permission to conduct the 'Cultural Programme' on 15.01.2023 from 06.00 to 11.00 PM in pursuant to "Thai Pongal Festival" Melnachipattu Post, Chengam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 07.01.2023.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of "Thai Pongal Festival" Melnachipattu Post, Chengam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District on 15.01.2023 between 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 07.01.2023 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 07.01.2023 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, Sithodu Police Station, Sithodu, Erode District.

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

W.P. No.1079 of 2023 12.01.2023