Madras High CourtWP/7274/2023disposed of

R.Sakthivel v. The Superintendent Of Police

2023-03-08Honourable Mr Justice G. Chandrasekharan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08.03.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN R.Sakthivel

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Perambalur, Perambalur District - 621 212.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kaikalathur Police Station, Veppanthattai Taluk, Perambalur District - 621 117.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal on 10.03.2023 at 6.00 PM to 11.00 PM at "Sri Angalamman temple festival" Velluvadi Village, Kariyanur Post, Veppanthattai Taluk, Perambalur District by consider and pass orders on the representation dated 25.02.2023 made by the petitioner within the time frame as may be fixed by this Honble 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 directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal on 10.03.2023 at 6.00 PM to 11.00 PM at "Sri Angalamman temple festival" Velluvadi Village, Kariyanur Post, Veppanthattai Taluk, Perambalur District by consider and pass orders on the representation dated 25.02.2023 made by the petitioner within the time frame as may be fixed by this Honble Court.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of "Sri Angalamman temple festival" Velluvadi Village, Kariyanur Post, Veppanthattai Taluk, Perambalur District on 10.03.2023 between 6 PM to 11 PM, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 25.02.2023 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 25.02.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 08.03.2023 Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No gd G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.

To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Perambalur, Perambalur District - 621 212.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kaikalathur Police Station, Veppanthattai Taluk, Perambalur District - 621 117.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

08.03.2023