V.Maheswaran v. The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06.03.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN W.P. No.7052 of 2023 V.Maheswaran ... Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Suramangalam Police Station, Suramangalam, Salem District.

...Respondent

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to give permission and Police protection to conduct cultural programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Selathampatti Arulmigu Sree Mariyamman Temple Festival at Salem Taluk & District, on 09.03.2023, between 6.00 P.M. to 11.00 P.M by considering the petitioner's representation dated 27.02.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.N.Sriramaselvam For Respondent : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant permission to conduct cultural Programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Selathampatti Arulmigu Sree Mariyamman Temple Festival at Salem Taluk & District, on 09.03.2023, at 6.00 P.M. to 11.00 P.M, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 27.02.2023. 2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of Selathampatti Arulmigu Sree Mariyamman Temple Festival at Salem Taluk & District, on 09.03.2023, the petitioner has sent a representation, dated 27.02.2023 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 27.02.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

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

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

ep To The Inspector of Police, Suramangalam Police Station, Suramangalam, Salem District.

W.P. No.7052 of 2023

06.03.2023