Madras High CourtWP/2722/2023disposed of

C.Muniraji v. The Inspector Of Police

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

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 02.02.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN C.Muniraji ... Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Marandahalli Police Station, Marandahalli, Dharamapuri 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 Nigalchi) in the event of Echampallam Village Arulmigu Sree Sappugundu Muniyappan Temple Festival at Palakkodu Taluk, Dharmapuri District on 15.02.2023 between 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM by considering the petitioner's representation dated 24.01.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.N.Sriramselvam 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 Nigalchi) in the event of Echampallam Village Arulmigu Sree Sappugundu Muniyappan Temple Festival at Palakkodu Taluk, Dharmapuri District on 15.02.2023 between 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM by considering the petitioner's representation dated 24.01.2023.

2. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct cultural programme on 15.02.2023, from 6.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m., Echampallam Village Arulmigu Sree Sappugundu Muniyappan Temple Festival at Palakkodu Taluk, Dharmapuri, 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 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 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.

02.02.2023 nst/sma Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non speaking order

G.CHANDRASEKHARAN ,J.

nst/sma To, 1.The Inspector of Police, Marandahalli Police Station, Marandahalli, Dharamapuri District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

02.02.2023