N.Vasudevan v. Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10.05.2023 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN N.Vasudevan ... Petitioner

Versus

The Inspector of Police, Pallipattu Police Station, Tiruvallur District.

... Respondent PRAYER : The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.04.2023 in seeking permission for conducting cultural programme (Adal Padal) for the temple festival of Arulmigu Padavettamman Temple at Perumanallur Colony, Perumanallur Post, Pallipattu Taluk, Tiruvallur District scheduled to be held on 17.05.2023 between 6 pm to 10 pm.

For Petitioner :

Mr. L.Ramu For Respondents :

Mr. S.Balaji Government Advocate ( Crl. Side) 1/4

ORDER

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.04.2023 in seeking permission for conducting cultural programme (Adal Padal) for the temple festival of Arulmigu Padavettamman Temple at Perumanallur Colony, Perumanallur Post, Pallipattu Taluk, Tiruvallur District scheduled to be held on 17.05.2023 between 6 pm to 10 pm.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme on 17.05.2023 from 06.00 PM to 10.00 PM in Arulmigu Padavettamman Temple situated at Perumanallur Colony, Perumanallur Post, Pallipattu Taluk, Tiruvallur District, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 22.04.2023 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 2/4

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 22.04.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

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SUNDER MOHAN, J mp

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

10.05.2023 mp Index: Yes/No Speaking Order / Non-Speaking Order To The Inspector of Police, Pallipattu Police Station, Tiruvallur District.

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