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M.Arul v. The Superintendent Of Police,

2023-04-28Honourable Mr Justice G. Chandrasekharan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 28.04.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN M.Arul

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Inspector of Police, Salem, Salem District - 636007.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kannankurichi Police Station, Salem Taluk, Salem District - 636008.

...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 05.05.2023 at 6.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m at "Sri Mariamman Temple Festival" Chinnakollapatti Village, Kannankurichi Post, Salem Taluk, Salem District by considering the representation dated 17.04.2023 made by the petitioner. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Mayilnathan For Respondents : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed directing the first and second respondents to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal padal on 05.05.2023 at 6.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m at "Sri Mariamman Temple Festival" Chinnakollapatti Village, Kannankurichi Post, Salem Taluk, Salem District by considering the representation dated 17.04.2023 made by the petitioner.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of "Sri Mariamman Temple Festival" Chinnakollapatti Village, Kannankurichi Post, Salem Taluk, Salem District on 05.05.2023 at 6 p.m to 11 p.m., the petitioner has sent a representation dated 17.04.2023 to the respondent. But, the same has not been considered so far. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed. 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 17.04.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 28.04.2023 kkn Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.

KKN To 1.The Inspector of Police, Salem, Salem District - 636007.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kannankurichi Police Station, Salem Taluk, Salem District - 636008.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

28.04.2023