B.Vilvanathan v. The Superintendent Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 10.05.2023 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN B.Vilvanathan ... Petitioner

Versus

1.The Superintendent of Police, Vellore, Vellore District - 632 012.

2.The Inspector of Police, Thiruvalam Police Station, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District - 632 515.

... Respondents PRAYER : The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal on 28.05.2023 at 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM at "Sri Gengaiamman Temple Festival" Gukaiyanallore Village, Gukaiyanallore Post, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District by consider and pass orders on the representation dated 29.04.2023 made by the petitioner.

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For Petitioner :

Mr.S.Mayilnathan For Respondents :

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

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to grant permission to conduct a cultural programme of Adal Padal in the event of "Sri Gengaiamman Temple Festival" Gukaiyanallore Village, Gukaiyanallore Post, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District on 28.05.2023 between 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM by considering the petitioner's representation dated 29.04.2023.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme on 28.05.2023 from 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM in the event of "Sri Gengaiamman Temple Festival" Gukaiyanallore Village, Gukaiyanallore Post, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 29.04.2023 to the respondents. 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 respondents submitted that the respondents police had 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 respondents 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 respondents police are hereby directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 29.04.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

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

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To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Vellore, Vellore District - 632 012.

2.The Inspector of Police, Thiruvalam Police Station, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District.

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SUNDER MOHAN, J jas 10.05.2023 6/6