M.Ramesh v. The District Deputy Superintendent Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08.03.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN M.Ramesh

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The District Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thenkanikottai Road, Thenkanikottai, Hosur, Krishnagiri District, Pincode - 635 107.

2.The Inspector of Police, Maththigiri Police Station, Maththigiri, Krishnagiri District.

...Respondents

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 necessary protection to conduct the Adal Padal program on 25.03.2023 at 06.00p.m to 10.00p.m in connection with Maha Kumbabhishekam Thiru Vizha of Sri Renukadevi Ellamma Devi Temple, at Komaranapalli village, Pelakondapalli Post, Thali ondiryam, Krishnagiri District through consider petitioner's requisition letter dated 17.02.2023 on merits and dispose off the same in accordance with law.

For Petitioner : Mr.N.Kannan For Respondent : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed for directing the respondent to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct the Adal Padal program on 25.03.2023 at 06.00p.m to 10.00p.m in connection with Maha Kumbabhishekam Thiru Vizha of Sri Renukadevi Ellamma Devi Temple, at Komaranapalli village, Pelakondapalli Post, Thali ondiryam, Krishnagiri District through consider petitioner's requisition letter dated 17.02.2023 on merits and dispose off the same in accordance with law. 2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of Maha Kumbabhishekam Thiru Vizha of Sri Renukadevi Ellamma Devi Temple, at Komaranapalli village, Pelakondapalli Post, Thali ondiryam, Krishnagiri District on 25.03.2023 between 6 PM to 11 PM, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 17.02.2023 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 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 17.02.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.

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6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 08.03.2023 Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No gd To 1.The District Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thenkanikottai Road, Thenkanikottai, Hosur, Krishnagiri District, Pincode - 635 107.

2.The Inspector of Police, Maththigiri Police Station, Maththigiri, Krishnagiri District.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.