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A.Ramalingam v. The Inspector Of Police

2023-02-23Honourable Mr Justice G. Chandrasekharan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 23.02.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN A.Ramalingam ... Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Omalur Police Station, Omalur Taluk, Salem 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 cultural programme at "Sri Muthumariamman Temple" festival which is scheduled to be held on 22.02.2023 at Thoppalankattuvalavu, Sakaraichettipatti, Omalur Taluk, Salem District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 18.02.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Elango For Respondent : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to give permission and police protection to conduct the Cultural programme at "Sri Page No. 1 of 4

Muthumariamman Temple" festival which is scheduled to be held on 22.02.2023 at Thoppalankattuvalavu, Sakaraichettipatti, Omalur Taluk, Salem District 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 Sri Muthumariamman Temple Festival at Thoppalankattuvalavu, Sakaraichettipatti, Omalur Taluk, Salem District on 22.02.2023 between 6PM to 11 PM, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 18.02.2023 to the respondent. But, the same has not been considered so far. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed. Further, he submitted that originally the festival was scheduled to be held on 22.02.2023 and now, it is postponed to today i.e., on 23.02.2023.

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. Page No. 2 of 4

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 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.

23.02.2023 Index :Yes/No Internet:Yes/No sp Page No. 3 of 4

G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.

sp To 1.The Inspector of Police, Omalur Police Station, Omalur Taluk, Salem District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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