Madras High CourtWP/7848/2023disposed of

M.Senthil Kumar v. The Commissioner Of Police

2023-03-14Honourable Mr Justice G. Chandrasekharan5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 14.03.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN W.P. No.7848 of 2023 M.Senthil Kumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Commissioner of Police, Salem City - 636 006.

2.The Inspector of Police, Sooramangalam Police Station, Salem City - 636 005.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to to pass orders on the representation of the petitioner dated 08.03.2023 thereby the respondents to grant permission and Police protection for conducting cultural programme on 17.03.2023 night between 07.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. at "Sri Sakthi Mariamman Temple and Sri Mooppanaar Temple Tidal at Mallamooppampatti Village, Kakkan colony, Salem west Taluk, Salem District - 636 302.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Dhasarathan 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 Sakthi Mariamman Temple and Sri Mooppanaar Temple Tidal" at Mallamooppampatti Village, Kakkan colony, Salem west Taluk, Salem District on 17.03.2023 at 7.30 P.M. to 10.30 P.M, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 08.03.2023. 2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of "Sri Sakthi Mariamman Temple and Sri Mooppanaar Temple Tidal" at Mallamooppampatti Village, Kakkan colony, Salem west Taluk, Salem District on 17.03.2023, the petitioner has sent a representation, dated 08.03.2023 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 08.03.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

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

14.03.2023 ep Index :Yes/No Internet:Yes/No G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.

ep To 1.The Commissioner of Police, Salem City - 636 006.

2.The Inspector of Police, Sooramangalam Police Station, Salem City - 636 005.

W.P. No.7848 of 2023

14.03.2023