M.Elumalai v. The Inspector Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 11.04.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN M.Elumalai
...Petitioner
Vs.
The Inspector of Police, Elavanasurkottai Police Station, Elavanasurkottai, Kallakurichi Distrit.
...Respondent
PRAYER: Writ Petition is 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 of Keelpalayam Village Arulmigu Sree Throwpathiyamman Temple Car Festival at Ulundurpettai Taluk, Kallakurichi District on 14.04.2023 between 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM by considering the petitioner's representation dated 03.04.2023. 1/5
For Petitioner : Mr.A.Sathishkumar For Respondent : Mr.S.Santhosh, Government Advocate (Crl. Side) **********
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to give permission and police protection to conduct cultural programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Keelpalayam Village Arulmigu Sree Throwpathiyamman Temple Car Festival at Ulundurpettai Taluk, Kallakurichi District on 14.04.2023 between 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM by considering the petitioner's representation dated 03.04.2023.
2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of Keelpalayam Village Arulmigu Sree Throwpathiyamman Temple Car Festival at Ulundurpettai Taluk, Kallakurichi District on 14.04.2023 between 06.00 P.M and 11.00 P.M, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 03.04.2023 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 03.04.2023 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 rna/shr Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No To 1.The Inspector of Police, Elavanasurkottai Police Station, Elavanasurkottai, Kallakurichi Distrit.
2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.
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SUNDER MOHAN, J.
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