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Kumar Palani v. The Inspector Of Police

2023-02-24Honourable Mr Justice G. Chandrasekharan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24.02.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN W.P. No.5371 of 2023 Kumar Palani ... Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Malaiyambalaiyam Police Station, Erode 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 and Police protection to conduct the cultural event viz., Adal Padal (Song and Dance) program to be held on 09.03.2023 at 6.00. P.M. onwards in connection with the Temple Festival of Arulmigu Sri Pattatharasi Amman Temple, Vannamparai Colony, P.S.Palaiyam Village, Kodumudi Taluk, Erode District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 18.02.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sathish 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 Temple Festival of Arulmigu Sri Pattatharasi Amman Temple, Vannamparai Colony, P.S.Palaiyam Village, Kodumudi Taluk, Erode District, on 09.03.2023 at 6.00 P.M. onwards by considering the petitioner's representation dated 18.02.2023.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of Temple Festival of Arulmigu Sri Pattatharasi Amman Temple, Vannamparai Colony, P.S.Palaiyam Village, Kodumudi Taluk, Erode District, on 09.03.2023, the petitioner has sent a representation, dated 18.02.2023 to the respondent Police. But, the same has not been considered so far. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

3.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal side) appearing for the respondents 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 (Criminal 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 18.02.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

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

24.02.2023 ep Index :Yes/No Internet:Yes/No G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.

ep To The Inspector of Police, Malaiyambalaiyam Police Station, Erode District.

W.P. No.5371 of 2023 24.02.2023