Madras High CourtWP/4208/2023disposed of

P.Rajesh Kumar v. The Superintendent Of Police

2023-02-13Honourable Mr Justice G. Chandrasekharan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 13.02.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN P.Rajeshkumar ... Petitioner vs.

1. The Superintendent of Police, Salem, Salem District - 636 007.

2. The Inspector of Police, Magudanchavadi Police Station, Sankagiri Taluk, Salem District - 637 102.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Mandamus, pleased to direct the first and second respondents to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal on 17.02.2023 at 06.00 pm to 11.00 pm at "Sri Mariamman & Sri Kaliamman Temple Festival" A.Pudur Village, Sundamettur Post, Sankagiri Taluk, Salem District by consider and pass orders on the representation dated 07.02.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Suryakumaran 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 (Adal Padal) in the event of Sri Mariamman & Sri Kaliamman Temple Festival at A.Pudur Village, Sundamettur Post, Sankagiri Taluk, Salem District on 17.02.2023, between 06.00 p.m. and 11.00p.m., by considering the petitioner's representation dated 07.02.2023.

2. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct cultural programme on 17.02.2023, from 6.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m., in connection with the Festival of Sri Mariamman & Sri Kaliamman Temple at A.Pudur Village, Sundamettur Post, Sankagiri Taluk, Salem District, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 07.02.2023 to the second 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 07.02.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

G.CHANDRASEKHARAN , J.

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

13.02.2023 ham Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non speaking order To

1. The Superintendent of Police, Salem, Salem District - 636 007.

2. The Inspector of Police, Magudanchavadi Police Station, Sankagiri Taluk, Salem District - 637 102.

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.