G.Mohanraj v. The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 31.03.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN Writ Petition No. 10434 of 2023 G.Mohanraj ... Petitioner

Versus

The Inspector of Police, Theevattipatti Police Station, Theevattipatti, Salem District.

...Respondent

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to give permission and police protection to conduct Cultural Programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event Nallur Village Arulmigu Sree Thotti Mariyamman Temple Festival at Kadaiyampatti Taluk, Salem District on 03.04.2023 between 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM by considering the petitioner's representation dated 25.03.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr. A. Sathishkumar.

For Respondent : Mr. A. Damodaran, Additional Public Prosecutor.

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to give permission to conduct Cultural Programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Nallur Village Arulmigu Sree Thotti Mariyamman Temple Festival at Kadaiyampatti Taluk, Salem District on 03.04.2023 between 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM by considering the petitioner's representation dated 25.03.2023. 2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of Nallur Village Arulmigu Sree Thotti Mariyamman Temple Festival at Kadaiyampatti Taluk, Salem District on 03.04.2023 between 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 25.03.2023 to the respondent. But, the same has not been considered so far. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

3.The learned Additional Public Prosecutor 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 Additional Public Prosecutor 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 25.03.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is allowed. No costs. 31.03.2023

ay Index :Yes/No Speaking Order / Non-Speaking Order Neutral Case Citation: Yes / No SUNDER MOHAN, J ay To 1.The Inspector of Police, Theevattipatti Police Station, Theevattipatti, Salem District.

2.The Additional Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai.

W.P. No. 10434 of 2023

Dated: 31.03.2023