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A.Venkatachalam v. The Superintendent Of Police

2023-02-24Honourable Mr Justice G. Chandrasekharan5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24.02.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN W.P. No.5457 of 2023 A.Venkatachalam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police Salem District - 636 007 2.The Inspector of Police, Deevattipatti Police Station, Kadaiyampatti Taluk, Salem District - 636 352.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first and second respondents to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal on 28.02.2023 at 6.00 P.M. to 11.00 P.M at "Sri Omkaliamman Temple festival" Chekkarapatti village, Thoppur Post, Kadaiyampatti Taluk, Salem District by consider and pass orders on the representation dated 17.02.2023 made by the petitioner within the time frame as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Suryakumaran For Respondents : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to grant permission to conduct cultural Programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Temple festival at Sri Omkaliamman Temple, situated at Chekkarapatti village, Thoppur Post, Kadaiyampatti Taluk, Salem District, on 28.02.2023 at 6.00 P.M. to 11.00 P.M, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 17.02.2023.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of Temple festival at Sri Omkaliamman Temple, situated at Chekkarapatti village, Thoppur Post, Kadaiyampatti Taluk, Salem District, on 28.02.2023, the petitioner has sent a representation, dated 17.02.2023 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 17.02.2023 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 1.The Superintendent of Police Salem District - 636 007 2.The Inspector of Police, Deevattipatti Police Station, Kadaiyampatti Taluk, Salem District - 636 352.

W.P. No.5457 of 2023

24.02.2023