Madras High CourtWP/2614/2023disposed of

T.Manickam v. The Superintendent 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 T.Manickam

...Petitioner

Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Steel Plant Police Station, Salem Taluk, Salem District.

... 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 09.02.2023 at 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM at "Sri Periya Mariamman Temple Festival" Thirumalaigiri Village, Thirumalaigiri Post, Salem Taluk, Salem District by considering and passing orders on the representation dated 24.01.2023 made by the petitioner.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Mayilnathan For Respondents : 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 09.02.2023 at 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM at "Sri Periya Mariamman Temple Festival" Thirumalaigiri Village, Thirumalaigiri Post, Salem Taluk, Salem District by considering and passing orders on the representation dated 24.01.2023 made by the petitioner.

2. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct cultural programme on 09.02.2023, from 6.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m., in the event of "Sri Periya Mariamman Temple Festival" Thirumalaigiri Village, Thirumalaigiri Post, Salem Taluk, Salem District the petitioner has sent a representation dated 24.01.2023 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 respondents 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 24.01.2023 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 Superintendent of Police, Salem, Salem District - 636 007.

2.The Inspector of Police, Steel Plant Police Station, Salem Taluk, Salem Distirct.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

01.02.2023