A.Prabu v. The Superintendent Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 10.05.2023 CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN A.Prabu ... Petitioner
Versus
1. The Superintendent of Police, Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri District - 635 109.
2. The Inspector of Police, Uthangarai Police Station, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District -635 207.
... Respondents PRAYER : The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first and second respondents to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal on 17.05.2023 at 6.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m at "Sri Muthu Mariamman Temple Festival" Maaran Kottai Village, Nappirampatti Post, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District by consider and pass orders on the representation dated 04.05.2023.
For Petitioner :
Mr. S.Mayilnathan For Respondents :
Mr. S.Balaji Government Advocate ( Crl. Side) 1/4
ORDER
The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the first and second respondents to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal on 17.05.2023 at 6.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m at "Sri Muthu Mariamman Temple Festival" Maaran Kottai Village, Nappirampatti Post, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District by consider and pass orders on the representation dated 04.05.2023.
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 11.00 PM in Sri Muthu Mariamman Temple situated at Maaran Kottai Village, Nappirampatti Post, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 04.05.2023 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 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 04.05.2023 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
1. The Superintendent of Police, Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri District - 635 109.
2. The Inspector of Police, Uthangarai Police Station, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District -635 207.
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