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A.Govindaraj v. The Inspector Of Police

2023-01-31Honourable Mr Justice G. Chandrasekharan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 31.01.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN A.Govindaraj ... Petitioner /vs/ The Inspector of Police, Sipcot Hosur Police Station, Krishnagiri District.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to grant permission and police protection to conduct the cultural event viz., Adal Padal (Song and Dance) program to be held on 11.02.2023 at 06.00 pm onwards in connection with the Temple Festival of Arulmigu Sri Karumariamman Temple, Zuzuvadi Village at Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 23.01.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sathish For Respondent : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.side)

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondent to give permission and police protection to conduct Cultural Programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Arulmigu Sri Karumariamman Temple Festival at Zuzuvadi Village, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District on 11.02.2023 at 06.00 p.m. onwards, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 23.01.2023.

2. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct cultural programme on 11.02.2023, from 6.00 p.m. onwards, in connection with the Festival of Arulmigu Sri Karumariamman Temple at Zuzuvadi Village, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District, the petitioner has sent a representation, dated 23.01.2023 to the respondent. 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 23.01.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

31.01.2023 ham Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non speaking order G.CHANDRASEKHARAN ,J.

ham To

1. The Inspector of Police, Sipcot Hosur Police Station, Krishnagiri District.

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

31.01.2023