P.Ganesan v. The Superintendent Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 10.05.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN P. Ganesan ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The Superintendent of Police, Villuppuram, Villuppuram District - 605 602.
2.The Inspector of Police, Marakkanam Police Station, Marakkanam Taluk, Villuppuram District - 604 303.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first and second 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 Ponmuthu Mariamman, Sri Balamurugan & Sri Vinayakar Temple Festival" M.Pudupakkam Village, M.Pudupakkam Post, Marakkanam Taluk, Villupuram District by consider and pass orders on the representation dated 04.05.2023 made by the petitioner within the time frame as may be fixed by this Court.
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For Petitioner : Mr.R. Suryakumaran For Respondents : Mr.S. Balaji, Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal on 28.05.2023 between 06.00 PM and 11.00 PM at "Sri Ponmuthu Mariamman, Sri Balamurugan & Sri Vinayakar Temple Festival" M.Pudupakkam Village, M.Pudupakkam Post, Marakkanam Taluk, Villupuram District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 04.05.2023.
2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal in the event of "Sri Ponmuthu Mariamman, Sri Balamurugan & Sri Vinayakar Temple Festival" M. Pudupakkam Village, M. Pudupakkam Post, Marakkanam Taluk, Villupuram District on 28.05.2023 between 06.00 PM and 11.00 PM, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 04.05.2023 to the respondents. But, the same has not been considered so far. Hence, the present Writ Petition has been filed.
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3. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) appearing for the respondents submitted that the respondents Police have received the representation of the petitioner and the same is pending for consideration.
4. I have considered the submissions 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 04.05.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular. 3/4
SUNDER MOHAN, J.
Sni
6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is Allowed. No costs. 10.05.2023 Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Sni To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Villuppuram, Villuppuram District - 605 602.
2.The Inspector of Police, Marakkanam Police Station, Marakkanam Taluk, Villuppuram District - 604 303.
3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.
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