Madras High CourtWP/10494/2023disposed of

M.Ashokkannan v. State Rep By

2023-04-05Honourable Mr Justice G. Chandrasekharan5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 05.04.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN W.P. No.10494 of 2023 M.Ashokkannan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.State rep by The Superintendent of Police, Salem District.

2.State rep by The Inspector of Police, Mettur Police Station, Mettur, Salem District.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to provide permission to conduct the dance/cultural/adal padal programme in the eve of M/s.Shri Sivashakthi Mariamman Temple Annual festival to be held on 06.04.2023, situated at Kolathur Village & Tharkadu Post, Mettur Taluk, Salem District, on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 24.03.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Saranraj

For Respondent : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant permission to conduct cultural Programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of M/s.Shri Sivashakthi Mariamman Temple Annual festival, Kolathur Village & Tharkadu Post, Mettur Taluk, Salem District, on 06.04.2023, at 6.00 P.M. to 11.00 P.M, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 24.03.2023.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of M/s.Shri Sivashakthi Mariamman Temple Annual festival, Kolathur Village & Tharkadu Post, Mettur Taluk, Salem District, on 06.04.2023, the petitioner has sent a representation, dated 24.03.2023 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 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.

05.04.2023 ep Index :Yes/No Internet:Yes/No G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.

ep To 1.State rep by The Superintendent of Police, Salem District.

2.State rep by The Inspector of Police, Mettur Police Station, Mettur, Salem District.

W.P. No.10494 of 2023

05.04.2023