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C.Sivam v. The Superintendent Of Police

2023-02-14Honourable Mr Justice G. Chandrasekharan6 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 14.02.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN C.Sivam

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.

The Superintendent of Police, Dharmapuri, Dharmapuri District - 636 704.

2.

The Inspector of Police, Paparapatti Police Station, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District - 636 809.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal on 20.02.2023 at 6.00 PM to 11.00 PM at "Sri Angalamman Temple Festival" P.Kollapatti Village, Pikkili Post, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District by consider and pass orders on the representation dated 07.02.2023 made by the petitioner within the time frame as may be fixed by this Honble court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Mayilnathan

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

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent authorities to direct the respondents to give permission to conduct the cultural programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of "Sri Angalamman Temple Festival" at P.Kollapatti Village, Pikkili Post, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District on 20.02.2023 between 6 PM to 11 PM based on the petitioner's representation dated 07.02.2023.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of "Sri Angalamman Temple Festival" at P.Kollapatti Village, Pikkili Post, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District on 20.02.2023 between 6 PM to 11 PM, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 07.02.2023 to the respondents. 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 respondents submitted that the respondent police have 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 are hereby directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 07.02.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

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

14.02.2023 Index :Yes/No

Internet :Yes/No Sma

G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.

Sma To 1.

The Superintendent of Police, Dharmapuri, Dharmapuri District - 636 704.

2.

The Inspector of Police, Paparapatti Police Station, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District - 636 809.

14.02.2023