K.Prashanth v. The Assistant Commissioner Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 10.04.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN K.Prashanth
...Petitioner
Vs.
1.The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Podanur, Coimbatore City.
2.The Inspector of Police, D1 Police Station, Ramanathapuram,
...Respondents
PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct the "Adal Padal" Programme on 14.04.2023 at 08.00 PM to 11.00 PM in connection with "Thiru Vizha" of Arulmigu Sri Sakthi Vinayagar Thirukovil, Sakthi Nagar, Ramanathapuram, 1/5
For Petitioner : Mr.R.Karthic Rajan For Respondents : Mr.S.Santhosh, Government Advocate (Crl. Side) **********
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct the "Adal Padal" Programme on 14.04.2023 at 08.00 PM to 11.00 PM in connection with "Thiru Vizha" of Arulmigu Sri Sakthi Vinayagar Thirukovil, Sakthi Nagar, Ramanathapuram,
2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of Arulmigu Sri Sakthi Vinayagar Thirukovil, Sakthi Nagar, Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore on 14.04.2023 between 08.00 P.M and 11.00 P.M, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 24.03.2023 to the respondent. But, the same has not been considered so far. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed. 2/5
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 24.03.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.
6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 3/5
10.04.2023 rna Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No To 1.The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Podanur, Coimbatore City.
2.The Inspector of Police, D1 Police Station, Ramanathapuram, 3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.
G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.
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