Madras High CourtWP/3685/2023disposed of

K.Dhinakaran v. The Inspector Of Police

2023-02-08Honourable Mr Justice G. Chandrasekharan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08.02.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN K.Dhinakaran ... Petitioner Vs The Inspector of Police, Pallipalayam Police Station, Namakkal District.

... Respondent 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 (Adal Padal) to be held on 10.02.2023 at 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM in connection with "Sri Veeramathi Amman Temple and Sri Mariyamman Temple festival at Tharkadu, Mandapathur, Pallipalayam Agraharam, Komarapalayam Taluk, Namakkal District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 04.02.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Vijaya Ragavan For Respondent : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant

permission to conduct cultural Programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of "Sri Veeramathi Amman Temple and Sri Mariyamman Temple festival" at Tharkadu, Mandapathur, Pallipalayam Agraharam, Komarapalayam Taluk, Namakkal District on 10.02.2023 between 06.00.p.m to 11.00.p.m., by considering the petitioner's representation dated 04.02.2023.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of "Sri Veeramathi Amman Temple and Sri Mariyamman Temple festival" at Tharkadu, Mandapathur, Pallipalayam Agraharam, Komarapalayam Taluk, Namakkal District on 10.02.2023, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 04.02.2023 to the respondent. But, the same has not been considered so far. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed. 3.The 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 04.02.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

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

08.02.2023 Index :Yes/No Internet:Yes/No mpl

G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.

mpl To 1.The Inspector of Police, Pallipalayam Police Station, Namakkal District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

08.02.2023