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Velu v. Inspector Of Police

2023-02-20Honourable Mr Justice G. Chandrasekharan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 20.02.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN Velu ... Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Veppamkuppam Police Station, Vellore 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 consider the petitioner's representation dated 13.02.2023 in seeking permission for conducting Cultural Programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) for the temple festival of Arulmigu Sri Angalaparameshwari Tiru Koil at Pichanatham Village, Ongapadi Post, Anaicut Taluk, Vellore District scheduled to be held on 21.02.2023.

For Petitioner : Ms.S.P.Arthi For Respondent : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

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The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 13.02.2023 in seeking permission for conducting Cultural Programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) for the temple festival of Arulmigu Sri Angalaparameshwari Tiru Koil at Pichanatham Village, Ongapadi Post, Anaicut Taluk, Vellore District scheduled to be held on 21.02.2023.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of Arulmigu Sri Angalaparameshwai Tiru Koil Temple Festival at Pichanatham Village, Ongapadi Post, Anaicut Taluk, Vellore District on 21.02.2023 between 6PM to 11 PM, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 13.02.2023 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 Page No. 2 of 4

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 13.02.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

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

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G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J ep To 1.The Inspector of Police, Veppamkuppam Police Station, Vellore District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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