P.Muthumani v. The Inspector Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 20.02.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN P.Muthumani ... Petitioner Vs.
The Inspector of Police, Molasi 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 give for permission to conduct Cultural Programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Molasi Village Arulmighu Sri Muthumariamman, Sri Bagavathi Amman, Sri Ongaliamman Koil at Manpachapalli, Tiruchengode, Namakkal District from 21.02.2023 to 24.02.2023 between 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM based on the petitioner's representation dated 18.01.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Prabhakaran 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 give permission to conduct Cultural Programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Molasi Village Arulmighu Sri Muthumariamman, Sri Bagavathi Amman, Sri Ongaliamman Koil at Manpachapalli, Tiruchengode, Namakkal District from 21.02.2023 to 24.02.2023 between 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM by considering the petitioner's representation dated 18.01.2023. 2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of Molasi Village Arulmighu Sri Muthumariamman, Sri Bagavathi Amman, Sri Ongaliamman Koil at Manpachapalli, Tiruchengode, Namakkal District from 21.02.2023 to 24.02.2023 between 6 PM to 11 PM, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 18.01.2023 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.
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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 18.01.2023 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, Molasi Police Station, Namakkal District.
2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.
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