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C.Muniraj 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 C.Muniraj

...Petitioner

Vs.

The Inspector of Police Marandahalli Police Station, Dharmapuri 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 06.02.2023 at 06.00 PM onwards in connection with the Temple Festival of Arulmigu Sri Kamatchiamman Temple, Marandahalli Village, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri 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 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 06.02.2023 at 06.00 PM onwards in connection with the Temple Festival of Arulmigu Sri Kamatchiamman Temple, Marandahalli Village, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District 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 06.02.2023, from 6.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m., in the event of Temple Festival of Arulmigu Sri Kamatchiamman Temple, Marandahalli Village, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri 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 nst/ham Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non speaking order

G.CHANDRASEKHARAN ,J.

nst/ham To, 1.The Inspector of Police Marandahalli Police Station, Dharmapuri District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

31.01.2023