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C.Sasikumar v. The Inspector Of Police

2023-02-07Honourable Mr Justice G. Chandrasekharan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 07.02.2023

CORAM

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

The Inspector of Police, Anaikattu Police Station, Vellore 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 to conduct the cultural programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Anaikattu Arulmighu Sri Poongavanathammal Koil at Anaikattu Taluk, Vellore District on 20.02.2023 between 06.00 pm to 11.00 pm, based on the petitioner's representation dated 16.12.2022. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Prabhakaran For Respondent : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.side)

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondent to give permission and police protection to conduct Cultural Programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Arulmighu Sri Poongavanathammal Koil Festival at Anaikattu Village, Anaikattu Taluk, Vellore District on 20.02.2023, between 06.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m., by considering the petitioner's representation dated 16.12.2022.

2. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct cultural programme on 20.02.2023, from 6.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m., in connection with the Festival of Arulmighu Sri Poongavanathammal Koil at Anaikattu Village, Anaikattu Taluk, Vellore District, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 16.12.2022 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 16.12.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

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

07.02.2023 ham Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non speaking order G.CHANDRASEKHARAN ,J.

ham To

1. The Inspector of Police, Anaikattu Police Station, Vellore District.

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

07.02.2023