R.Shankar v. The Superintendent Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09.03.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN W.P. No.7365 of 2023 R.Shankar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvannamalai District - 606 601. 2.The Inspector of Police, Kannamangalam Police Station, Polur Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District - 632 311.

...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 12.03.2023 at 6.00 P.M. to 11.00 P.M at "Sri Angalaparameswari Amman Temple Mayanakollai festival" Thuvarandal village, Kalkuppam Post, Polur Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District by consider and pass orders on the representation dated 24.02.2023 made by the petitioner within the time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.G.Satheesh 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 "Sri Angalaparameswari Amman Temple Mayanakollai festival" Thuvarandal village, Kalkuppam Post, Polur Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District on 12.03.2023 at 6.00 P.M. to 11.00 P.M, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 24.02.2023.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of "Sri Angalaparameswari Amman Temple Mayanakollai festival" Thuvarandal village, Kalkuppam Post, Polur Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District on 12.03.2023, the petitioner has sent a representation, dated 24.02.2023 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 24.02.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

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

09.03.2023

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

ep To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvannamalai District - 606 601. 2.The Inspector of Police, Kannamangalam Police Station, Polur Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District - 632 311.

W.P. No.7365 of 2023

09.03.2023