S.Sri Ram v. The Inspector Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 24.03.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN S.Sri Ram
...Petitioner
Vs.
The Inspector of Police, Nallan Pillai Petral Police Station, Nallan Pillai Petral Village, Villupuram 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 grant permission and protection to the Arulmigu Poovathaammal Temple 108 Paal Abishekam Festival, cultural programs like Stage Play Drama and Desire Song concert scheduled to be held from 05.05.2023 to 07.05.2023 at Arulmigu Poovathaammal Temple, Sethavarai Village, Gingee Taluk Villupuram District. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Maha Vishnu For Respondent : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed directing the respondent to grant permission and protection to the Arulmigu Poovathaammal Temple 108 Paal Abishekam Festival, cultural programs like Stage Play Drama and Desire Song concert scheduled to be held from 05.05.2023 to 07.05.2023 at Arulmigu Poovathaammal Temple, Sethavarai Village, Gingee Taluk Villupuram District. 2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of Arulmigu Poovathaammal Temple 108 Paal Abishekam Festival, cultural programs like Stage Play Drama and Desire Song concert at Arulmigu Poovathaammal Temple, Sethavarai Village, Gingee Taluk Villupuram District scheduled to be held from 05.05.2023 to 07.05.2023 between 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 08.02.
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 08.02.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.
6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 24.03.2023 Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No mn G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.
mn To
1. The Inspector of Police, Nallan Pillai Petral Police Station, Nallan Pillai Petral Village, Villupuram District.
2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.
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