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P.Muthupandiyan v. The Inspector 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 P.Muthupandiyan

...Petitioner

Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Sendamangalam Police Station, Namakkal District.

...Respondent

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent authority to give permission to conduct the dance program (Adal Padal) at place of the Nanjundapuram Village Arulmigu Sri Maha Mariamman Kovil Thiruvizha on 11.05.2023 and subsequently the petitioner representation dated 24.04.2023 at, South Thirumalaigiri, Nanjundapuram Village, Kalappanaickenpatty Post, Namakkal District.

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

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed directing the respondent to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal on 11.05.2023 at "Nanjundapuram Village Arulmigu Sri Maha Mariamman Kovil Thiruvizha" by considering the petitioner's representation dated 24.04.2023.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of "Nanjundapuram Village Arulmigu Sri Maha Mariamman Kovil Thiruvizha" on 11.05.2023 at about 7 p.m., the petitioner has sent a representation dated 24.04.2023 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 24.04.2023 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, Sendamangalam Police Station, Namakkal District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

28.04.2023