R.Kathiravan v. The Superintendent Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 11.04.2023
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN R.Kathiravan ... Petitioner Vs.
1 The Superintendent of Police, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvannamalai District 606 601.
2 The Inspector of Police, Mangalam Police station, Kilpennathur Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District 606 752 ... 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 25.04.2023 at 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM at Sri koothandavar Temple Car festival Vedandavadi village. Vedandavadi Post. Kilpennathur Taluk . Tiruvannamalai District by consider and pass orders on the representation dated 31.03.2023 made by the petitioner within the time frame as may be fixed by this Hon'ble Court.
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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Mayilnathan For Respondents : Mr.S.Santhosh, Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
O R D E R
This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant permission and police protection to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal on 25.04.2023 at 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM at Sri koothandavar Temple Car festival Vedandavadi village, Vedandavadi Post, Kilpennathur Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 31.03.2023.
2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of Adal Padal on 25.04.2023 at 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM at Sri koothandavar Temple Car festival Vedandavadi village, Vedandavadi Post, Kilpennathur Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 03.04.2023 to the respondents. 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 respondents submitted that the respondents 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 31.03.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular. 3/5
6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is Allowed. No costs. 11.04.2023 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No shr To 1 The Superintendent of Police, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvannamalai District 606 601.
2 The Inspector of Police, Mangalam Police station, Kilpennathur Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District 606 752 4/5
SUNDER MOHAN. J, shr W.P.No.10991 of 2023 11.04.2023 5/5