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Senthilkumar .G v. State Rep. By

2023-03-03Honourable Mr Justice G. Chandrasekharan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03.03.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN Senthilkumar.G

...Petitioner

Vs.

The State represented by The Inspector of Police, Magudanchavadi Police Station, Sankari 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 respondents to give permission to conduct the dance program in the event of function at Ulagappanoor Arulmigu Sri Bathrakaliamman Temple on 06.03.2023 between 6.00PM to 11.00 PM at near said Temple, Salem District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 24.02.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.T.N.Rangesh Kanna For Respondent : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to give permission to conduct the dance program in the event of function at Ulagappanoor Arulmigu Sri Bathrakaliamman Temple on 06.03.2023 between 6.00PM to 11.00 PM at near said Temple, Salem District, 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 Ulagappanoor Arulmigu Sri Bathrakaliamman Temple on 06.03.2023 between 6 PM to 11 PM, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 24.02.2023 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 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.

03.03.2023 Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No gd G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.

gd To 1.The Inspector of Police, Magudanchavadi Police Station, Sankari Taluk, Salem District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

03.03.2023