Madras High CourtWP/4726/2023disposed of

P.Selvaraj v. The Superintendent Of Police

2023-02-20Honourable Mr Justice G. Chandrasekharan5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 20.02.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN W.P. No.4726 of 2023 P.Selvaraj ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police Salem District - 636 002 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police Sankari, Salem District - 637 301.

3.The Inspector of Police, Thevoor, Sankari Taluk, Salem District - 637 104.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal (Song and Dance) in the event of Temple festival at Sri Selliamman and Sri Mariamman Temple, situated at Nathamedu, Nallampalayam, Alathur Village, Sankari Taluk, Salem District on 01.03.2023 between 6.00 P.M. to 11.00 P.M. by considering petitioner's representation dated 19.01.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.K.V.Muthu Visakan

For Respondents : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to grant permission to conduct cultural Programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Temple festival at Sri Selliamman and Sri Mariamman Temple, situated at Nathamedu, Nallampalayam, Alathur Village, Sankari Taluk, Salem District on 01.03.2023 between 06.00.p.m to 11.00.p.m., by considering the petitioner's representation dated 19.01.2023. 2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of Temple festival at Sri Selliamman and Sri Mariamman Temple, situated at Nathamedu, Nallampalayam, Alathur Village, Sankari Taluk, Salem District on 01.03.2023, the petitioner has sent a representation, dated 19.01.2023 to the respondent Police. But, the same has not been considered so far. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

3.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal 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 (Criminal 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 19.01.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

20.02.2023 ep

Index :Yes/No Internet:Yes/No Note: Issue order copy on 21.02.2023 G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.

ep To 1.The Superintendent of Police Salem District - 636 002 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police Sankari, Salem District - 637 301.

3.The Inspector of Police, Thevoor, Sankari Taluk, Salem District - 637 104.

W.P. No.4726 of 2023

20.02.2023