K.Sathiyamoorthi, 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.Sathiyamoorthi S/o.Gunasekaran ... Petitioner

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The Inspector of Police, Vepanguppam Police Station, Anaikkattu Taluk, Vellore District.

... Respondent PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to give permission to conduct cultural programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi), which is scheduled to be held on 19.05.2023 between 06.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m. in Sri Tirupati Kengaiyamman Temple situated at Nemanthipuram Village, Nemanthipuram Post, Anaikkattu Taluk, Vellore District - 632 103.

For Petitioner :

Ms.G.Nirmala For Respondent :

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

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant permission to conduct cultural programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Sri Tirupati Kengaiyamman Temple situated at Nemanthipuram Village, Nemanthipuram Post, Anaikkattu Taluk, Vellore District - 632 103, scheduled to be held on 19.05.2023 between 06.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m. by considering the petitioner's representation dated 07.05.2023.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme on 19.05.2023 between 06.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m. in Sri Tirupati Kengaiyamman Temple situated at Nemanthipuram Village, Nemanthipuram Post, Anaikkattu Taluk, Vellore District - 632 103, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 07.05.2023 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.

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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 07.05.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is allowed. No costs. 10.05.2023 Index: Yes/No Speaking Order / Non-Speaking Order gm/mp 3/4

SUNDER MOHAN, J gm/mp To 1.The Inspector of Police, Vepanguppam Police Station, Anaikkattu Taluk, Vellore District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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