K.Senthi Kumar v. The Commissioner Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 07.02.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN K.Senthi Kumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Commissioner of Police, Salem City - 636 006.

2. The Inspector of Police, Steel Plant Police Station, Salem City - 636 030.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to pass orders on the representation of the petitioner dated 27.01.2023 thereby the respondents to grant permission and police protection for conducting cultural programme on 11.02.2023 night between 07.30 pm to 10.30 pm at "Sri Chinna Mariamman Temple Tidal" at Thalavaaipatti Village and Post, Steel Plant Main Road, Salem West Taluk, Salem District - 636 302.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Marimuthu For Respondents : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.side)

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents to give permission and police protection to conduct cultural programme at Sri Chinna Mariamman Temple Tidal, Thalavaaipatti Village and Post, Steel Plant Main Road, Salem West Taluk, Salem District - 636 302, on 11.02.2023, between 07.30 p.m. and 10.30 p.m., by considering the petitioner's representation dated 27.01.2023.

2. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct cultural programme on 11.02.2023, from 6.00 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., at Arulmigu Sree Chinna Mariyamman Tidal, Thalavaaipatti Village and Post, Steel Plant Main Road, Salem West Taluk, Salem District - 636 302, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 27.01.2023 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 27.01.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular. G.CHANDRASEKHARAN ,J.

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

07.02.2023 ham Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non speaking order To

1. The Commissioner of Police, Salem City - 636 006.

2. The Inspector of Police, Steel Plant Police Station, Salem City - 636 030.

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.