K.Kanagaraj v. The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10.05.2023 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN K.Kanagaraj ... Petitioner

Versus

The Inspector of Police, Valapadi Police Station, Valapadi, Salem District.

... Respondent PRAYER : The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to give permission to conduct a cultural programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Pulithikuttai Village Arulmigu Sree Mariyamman Temple Festival at Valapadi Taluk, Salem District on 11.05.2023 between 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM by considering the petitioner's representation dated 02.05.2023. 1/6

For Petitioner :

Mr.C.Nandhakumar For Respondent :

Mr. S.Balaji Government Advocate ( Crl. Side)

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant permission to conduct a cultural programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Pulithikuttai Village Arulmigu Sree Mariyamman Temple Festival at Valapadi Taluk, Salem District, scheduled to be held on 11.05.2023 from 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 02.05.2023.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme on 11.05.2023 from 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM in the event of Pulithikuttai Village Arulmigu Sree Mariyamman Temple Festival at Valapadi Taluk, Salem District, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 02.05.2023 to the respondent. But, the same has not been considered so far. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed. 2/6

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 02.05.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

3/6

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

10.05.2023 jas Index: Yes/No Speaking Order / Non-Speaking Order Note: Issue Order Copy on 10.05.2023.

4/6

To The Inspector of Police, Valapadi Police Station, Valapadi, Salem District.

5/6

SUNDER MOHAN, J jas 10.05.2023 6/6