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P.Rameshkumar v. The Superintendent Of Police

2023-01-27Honourable Mr Justice G. Chandrasekharan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 27.01.2023

CORAM:

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

1.The Superintendent of Police, Salem, Salem District - 636 007.

2.The Inspector of Police, Devur Police Station, Sankagiri Taluk, Salem District - 637 101.

... 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 03.02.2023 at 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM at "Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple Maha Kumbhabhikam Festival" Kullampatti Village, Kullampatti Post, Arasiramani, Sankagiri Taluk, Salem 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 Court. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Satheesh For Respondents : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.Side) Page No. 1 of 4

ORDER

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the the first and second respondents to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal on 03.02.2023 at 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM at "Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple Maha Kumbhabhishekam Festival" Kullampatti Village, Kullampatti Post, Arasiramani, Sankagiri Taluk, Salem 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 Court. 2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of "Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple Maha Kumbhabhishekam Festival" Kullampatti Village, Kullampatti Post, Arasiramani, Sankagiri Taluk, Salem District on 03.02.2023 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 respondents submitted that the respondent police has received the representation of the petitioner and the same is pending for consideration. Page No.

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. 27.01.2023 Index :Yes/No Internet:Yes/No sp Page No. 3 of 4

G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.

sp To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Salem, Salem District - 636 007.

2.The Inspector of Police, Devur Police Station, Sankagiri Taluk, Salem District - 637 101.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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