M.Sundarraj v. The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 31.01.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN M.Sundarraj

...Petitioner

Vs.

The Inspector of Police Nangavalli Police Station, Nangavalli, 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 give permission and police protection to conduct cultural programme (Adal Padal Nigalichi) in the event of N.Palakkaranur Village Arulmigu Shree Sakthi Karumariyamman Temple Festival at Mettur Taluk, Salem District on 03.02.2023 between 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM by considering the petitioners representation dated 23.01.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Suryakumaran For Respondent : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.side)

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed directing the respondent to give permission and police protection to conduct cultural programme (Adal Padal Nigalichi) in the event of N.Palakkaranur Village Arulmigu Shree Sakthi Karumariyamman Temple Festival at Mettur Taluk, Salem District on 03.02.2023 between 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM 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 03.02.2023, from 6.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m., in the event of N.Palakkaranur Village Arulmigu Shree Sakthi Karumariyamman Temple Festival at Mettur Taluk, Salem District on 03.02.2023, 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 Internet: Yes/No Speaking/Non speaking order

G.CHANDRASEKHARAN ,J.

nst/ham To, 1.The Superintendent of Police, Salem, Salem District - 636 007.

2.The Inspector of Police, Nangavalli Police Station, Mettur Taluk, Salem District.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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