K.Vengatachalapathi v. The Superintendent Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 25.01.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN K.Vengatachalapathi
...Petitioner
Vs.
1.
The Superintendent of Police, Ariyalur, Ariyalur District - 621 704.
2.
The Inspector of Police, T.Palur Police Station, Udayarpalayam Taluk, Ariyalur District - 612 902.
...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 28.01.2023 at 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM at "Pongal Festival" Devamangalam Village, Devamangalam Post, Udayarpalayam Taluk, Ariyalur District by consider and pass orders on the representation dated 20.01.2023 made by the petitioner within the time frame as may be fixed by this Hon'ble Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.R.Suryakumaran
For Respondents : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
O R D E R
The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent authority to direct the respondents to give permission to conduct the cultural programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of "Pongal Festival" at Devamangalam Village, Devamangalam Post, Udayarpalayam Taluk, Ariyalur District on 28.01.2023 between 6 PM to 11 PM based on the petitioner's representation dated 20.01.2023.
2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of "Pongal Festival" at Devamangalam Village, Devamangalam Post, Udayarpalayam Taluk, Ariyalur District on 28.01.2023 between 6 PM to 11 PM, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 20.01.2023 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 20.01.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.
6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.
25.01.2023
Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Sma
G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.
Sma To 1.
The Superintendent of Police, Ariyalur, Ariyalur District - 621 704.
2.
The Inspector of Police, T.Palur Police Station, Udayarpalayam Taluk, Ariyalur District - 612 902.
25.01.2023