Radhakrishnan v. The Superintendent Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06.03.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN W.P. No.7065 of 2023 Radhakrishnan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, District Police Office, Salem District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Omalur Police Station, Omalur, Salem District.

...Respondents

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 a festival cultural programs like Sakthi Karagam & Theru Koothu of Arulmighu Shri Poo Mariamman & Arulmighu Shri Kaliamman Temple, Oonjakaadu, Karuppanampatti Village, Omalur Taluk, Salem District schedule to be held on 08.03.2023 between 06.00 p.m. in Yearly Festival in the petitioner village by considering his representation dated 24.02.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.B.Kumarasamy 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 Programs like Sakthi Karagam & Theru Koothu of Arulmighu Shri Poo Mariamman & Arulmighu Shri Kaliamman Temple, Oonjakaadu, Karuppanampatti Village, Omalur Taluk, Salem District schedule to be held on 08.03.2023 between 06.00 p.m. in Yearly Festival 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 Arulmighu Shri Poo Mariamman & Arulmighu Shri Kaliamman Temple, Oonjakaadu, Karuppanampatti Village, Omalur Taluk, Salem District on 08.03.2023, 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.

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Index :Yes/No Internet:Yes/No Note: Issue order copy on 07.03.2023 G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.

ep To 1.The Superintendent of Police, District Police Office, Salem District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Omalur Police Station, Omalur, Salem District.

W.P. No.7065 of 2023

06.03.2023