G.Umapathi v. The Superintendent Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 29.03.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN W.P. No.9814 of 2023 G.Umapathi ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The Superintendent of Police Vellore, Vellore District - 632 012.
2.The Inspector of Police, K.V.Kuppam Police Station, K.V.Kuppam Taluk, Vellore District - 632 204.
...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 Ramar Temple Festival, L.N.Puram Village, Keezhmuttukkoor Post, K.V.Kuppam Taluk, Vellore District by consider and pass orders on the representation dated 17.03.2023 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 Ramar Temple Festival, L.N.Puram Village, Keezhmuttukkoor Post, K.V.Kuppam Taluk, Vellore District, on 31.03.2023 at 6.00 P.M. to 11.00 P.M, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 17.03.2023. 2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of Sri Ramar Temple Festival, L.N.Puram Village, Keezhmuttukkoor Post, K.V.Kuppam Taluk, Vellore District, on 31.03.2023, the petitioner has sent a representation, dated 17.03.2023 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 17.03.2023 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 - 632 012.
2.The Inspector of Police, K.V.Kuppam Police Station, K.V.Kuppam Taluk, Vellore District - 632 204.
W.P. No.9814 of 2023
29.03.2023