Madras High CourtWP/2448/2023disposed of

M.Balaji v. The Inspector Of Police

2023-02-01Honourable Mr Justice G. Chandrasekharan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 01.02.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN M.Balaji

...Petitioner

Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Pallapatti Police Station, Salem 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 07.02.2023 at 06.00 PM onwards in connection with the Temple Festival of Arulmigu Sir Muniyappan Temple, Pallappati, Old Suramangalam, Salem Town, Salem Taluk, Salem District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 23.01.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Sathishkumar 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 07.02.2023 at 06.00 PM onwards in connection with the Temple Festival of Arulmigu Sir Muniyappan Temple, Pallappati, Old Suramangalam, Salem Town, Salem Taluk, Salem 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 07.02.2023, from 6.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m., Temple Festival of Arulmigu Sir Muniyappan Temple, Pallappati, Old Suramangalam, Salem Town, Salem Taluk, Salem District between 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM, 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.

01.02.2023 nst/gd Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non speaking order

G.CHANDRASEKHARAN ,J.

nst/gd To, 1.The Inspector of Police, Pallapatti Police Station, Salem District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

01.02.2023