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P.Gunasekaran v. The Superintendent Of Police

2023-02-02Honourable Mr Justice G. Chandrasekharan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 02.02.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN P.Gunasekaran ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Namakkal, Namakkal District - 637 001.

2.The Inspector of Police, Velur Police Station, Paramathi - Velur Taluk, Namakkal District - 638 182.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Mandamus directing the first and second respondents to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal on 19.02.2023 at 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM at "Sri Vinayakar Temple Kumbhabishekam festival" Kattamaraapalayam Village, Unjapalayam Post, Mohanur Taluk, Namakkal 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.G.Satheesh For Respondent : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.side)

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed directing the first and second respondents to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal on 19.02.2023 at 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM at "Sri Vinayakar Temple Kumbhabishekam festival" Kattamaraapalayam Village, Unjapalayam Post, Mohanur Taluk, Namakkal 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.

2. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct cultural programme on 19.02.2023, from 6.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m., "Sri Vinayakar Temple Kumbhabishekam festival" Kattamaraapalayam Village, Unjapalayam Post, Mohanur Taluk, Namakkal District, the petitioner has sent a representation, dated 20.01.2023 to the respondents. But, the same has not been considered so far. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. 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.

02.02.2023 nst/sma Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non speaking order

G.CHANDRASEKHARAN ,J.

nst/sma To, 1.The Superintendent of Police, Namakkal, Namakkal District - 637 001.

2.The Inspector of Police, Velur Police Station, Paramathi - Velur Taluk, Namakkal District - 638 182.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

02.02.2023