P.Thodan 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.Thodan

...Petitioner

Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Veppankuppam Police Station, Vellore District.

...Respondent

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 07.05.2023 and grant permission to the petitioner in order to conduct the cultural program (Adal Padal Nigalchi) which is schedule to be held on 23.05.2023 at 6.00 pm to 11 pm in Dhesathu Maariyamman Temple situated at G.R.Palayam, Asanampattu Post, Anaikattu Taluk, Vellore District - 632 107.

For Petitioner : Ms.G.Nirmala For Respondent : Mr.S.Balaji, Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

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This Writ Petition has been filed for directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 07.05.2023 and grant permission to the petitioner in order to conduct the cultural program (Adal Padal Nigalchi) which is schedule to be held on 23.05.2023 at 6.00 pm to 11 pm in Dhesathu Maariyamman Temple situated at G.R.Palayam, Asanampattu Post, Anaikattu Taluk, Vellore District - 632 107.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of Dhesathu Maariyamman Temple situated at G.R.Palayam, Asanampattu Post, Anaikattu Taluk, Vellore District - 632 107 on 23.05.2023 at 6 P.M to 11 P.M, 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 respondents submitted that the respondent police has received the representation of the petitioner and the same is pending for consideration. 2/4

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.

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

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gd To 1.The Inspector of Police, Veppankuppam Police Station, Vellore District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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