S.Prabkaran v. The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10.05.2023 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN W.P.No.15048 of 2023 S. Prabakaran ... Petitioner

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The Inspector of Police, Senthamangalam Police Station, Namakkal 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 representation dated 27.04.2023 and grant permission to the organizers of the festival Arulmigu Kilaku Sri Maha Mariamman Kovil, Pottanam Village, Namakkal District on 19.05.2023 for conducting Dance and entertainment programme as permissible under law and pass orders. For Petitioner :

Mr.K.Thanigaivel For Respondents :

Mr. E. Raj Thilak Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

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The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant permission to conduct a Dance and entertainment programme in the Arulmigu Kilaku Sri Maha Mariamman Kovil, Pottanam Village, Namakkal District scheduled to he held on 19.05.2023 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 27.04.2023.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme on 19.05.2023 in Arulmigu Kilaku Sri Maha Mariamman Kovil, Pottanam Village, Namakkal Districtt, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 27.04.2023 to the respondent. But, the same has not been considered so far. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor 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 2/4

appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor 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 27.04.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is allowed. No costs. The uploaded copy can be utilized for the purpose of execution of the Order.

10.05.2023 smn Note: Issue order copy on 12.05.2023 SUNDER MOHAN, J 3/4

smn To 1.The Inspector of Police, Senthamangalam Police Station, Namakkal District 2.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras Chennai 600 104 10.05.2023 4/4