P.Babu v. The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10.05.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN P.Babu

...Petitioner

Vs.

State Rep. by The Inspector of Police, Polur Police Station, Tiruvannamalai District-606 803

...Respondent

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to grant permission to conduct the cultural programm (Dance and Music Program) in Sri Muthumariyamman Temple situated at Mel Street, Murugappadi & Post, Polur Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District scheduled to be held on 22.05.2023 from 6 P.M to 11 P.M.

For Petitioner : Mr.N.Desinghu For Respondent : Mr.S.Balaji, Government Advocate (Crl. Side) 1/4

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant permission to conduct the cultural programm (Dance and Music Program) in Sri Muthumariyamman Temple situated at Mel Street, Murugappadi & Post, Polur Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District scheduled to be held on 22.05.2023 from 6 P.M to 11 P.M.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of Sri Muthumariyamman Temple situated at Mel Street, Murugappadi & Post, Polur Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District on 22.05.2023 from 6 P.M to 11 P.M, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 06.05.2023 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.

4. I have considered the submission of the learned counsel appearing 2/4

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 06.05.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is Allowed. No costs. 10.05.2023 Anu Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No SUNDER MOHAN, J.

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Anu To 1.The Inspector of Police, Polur Police Station, Tiruvannamalai District-606 803 2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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