Raja v. The Inspector Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 20.01.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN Raja ... Petitioner Vs.
The Inspector of Police, Ethapur Police Station, Salem District 636 117. ...Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent authority to give permission to conduct cultural programme ( Adal Padal) at Salem District, Pethanaickenpalayam Taluk, Oddapatti Village, Sri Siva Subramaniya Swamy, Sri Arthanareeswarar Thiru Kovil Festival on 21.01.2023 by considering petitioner's representation dated 05.01.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Velmurugan For Respondent : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
O R D E R
The Writ Petition has been filed to direct respondent authority to give permission to conduct cultural programme ( Adal Padal) at Salem District, Pethanaickenpalayam Taluk, Oddapatti Village, Sri Siva Subramaniya Swamy, Sri Arthanareeswarar Thiru Kovil Festival on 21.01.2023 by considering petitioner's representation dated 05.01.2023. 2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of Pethanaickenpalayam Taluk, Oddapatti Village, Sri Siva Subramaniya Swamy, Sri Arthanareeswarar Thiru Kovil Festival on 21.01.2023 between 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 05.01.2023 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 05.01.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.
6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.
20.01.2023 Index :Yes/No Internet:Yes/No Sma
G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.
Sma To
1. The Inspector of Police, Ethapur Police Station, Salem District 636 117.
2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.
W.P. No.1428 of 2023 20.01.2023