G.Thirunavukarasu v. The Superintendent Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 16.03.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN W.P. No.8203 of 2023 G.Thirunavukarasu ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The Superintendent of Police Vellore, Vellore District - 632 006.
2.The Inspector of Police, Viruthampattu Police Station, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District - 632 006.
...Respondents
PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first and second respondents to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal on 31.03.2023 at 6.00 P.M. to 11.00 P.M at "Sri Mariamman Temple Festival" Senur Village, Senur Post, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District, by consider and pass orders on the representation dated 10.03.2023 made by the petitioner within the time frame as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Mayilnathan 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 Mariamman Temple Festival" Senur Village, Senur Post, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District, on 31.03.2023 at 6.00 P.M. to 11.00 P.M, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 10.03.2023. 2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of "Sri Mariamman Temple Festival" Senur Village, Senur Post, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District, on 31.03.2023, the petitioner has sent a representation, dated 10.03.2023 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 10.03.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.
6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.
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Index :Yes/No Internet:Yes/No G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.
ep To 1.The Superintendent of Police Vellore, Vellore District - 632 006.
2.The Inspector of Police, Viruthampattu Police Station, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District - 632 006.
W.P. No.8203 of 2023
16.03.2023