Madras High CourtWP/9173/2023disposed of

K.Chandran, v. The Superintendent Of Police

2023-03-27Honourable Mr Justice G. Chandrasekharan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 27.03.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN K.Chandran ...

Petitioner /vs/ 1.The Superintendent of Police, Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri District - 635 109.

2.The Inspector of Police, Schoolagiri Police Station, Schoolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District - 635 117. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the first and second respondents to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal on 14.04.2023 at 06.00PM to 11.00PM at "Sri Muniswaran Temple festival" Ezhurkuttai Village, Marandapalli Post, Schoolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District by consider and pass orders on the representation dated 18.03.2023 made by the petitioner within the time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner ... Mr.R.Suryakumaran For Respondents ... Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.side)

ORDER

The Writ Petition has been filed for directing the first and second respondents to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal on 14.04.2023 at 06.00PM to 11.00PM at "Sri Muniswaran Temple festival" Ezhurkuttai Village, Marandapalli Post, Schoolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District by consider and pass orders on the representation dated 18.03.2023 made by the petitioner within the time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of"Sri Muniswaran Temple festival" Ezhurkuttai Village, Marandapalli Post, Schoolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District on 14.04.2023 between 6 PM to 11 PM, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 18.03.2023 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 18.03.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

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

27.03.2023 Internet:Yes Index:Yes/No gd G.CHANDRASEKHARAN ,J.

gd To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri District - 635 109.

2.The Inspector of Police, Schoolagiri Police Station, Schoolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District - 635 117.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

27.03.2023