Prabakaran v. The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10.05.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN Prabakaran ... Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Ramanatham Police Station, Cuddalore 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 grant permission to conduct cultural program on 14.05.2023 in the event of temple Sri Mariamman Chithirai Chariot Festival pursuant to the petitioner's representation dated 09.05.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.E. Balamurugan 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 program on 14.05.2023 in the event of temple Sri Mariamman Chithirai Chariot Festival pursuant to the petitioner's representation dated 09.05.2023.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of Sri Mariamman Chithirai Chariot Festival at Tittakudi Taluk, Akkanur, Cuddalore District on 14.05.2023, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 09.05.2023 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 submissions of the learned counsel 2/4

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 09.05.2023 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 Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Sni 3/4

SUNDER MOHAN, J.

Sni To 1.The Inspector of Police, Ramanatham Police Station, Cuddalore District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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