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N.Premanand v. The Superintendent Of Police

2023-05-10Honourable Mr Justice Sunder Mohan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10.05.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN N. Premanand ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Salem, Salem District - 636 007.

2.The Inspector of Police, Vazhappadi Police Station, Vazhappadi Taluk, Salem District - 636 104.

... 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 14.06.2023 at 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM at "Sri Mariamman Temple Car Festival" Therukukadu Village, Palladhathanoor Post, Vazhappadi Taluk, Salem District by consider and pass orders on the representation dated 29.04.2023 made by the petitioner within the time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.G. Satheesh 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 14.06.2023 at 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM at "Sri Mariamman Temple Car Festival" Therukukadu Village, Palladhathanoor Post, Vazhappadi Taluk, Salem District, 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 in the event of "Sri Mariamman Temple Car Festival" at Therukukadu Village, Palladhathanoor Post, Vazhappadi Taluk, Salem District on 14.06.2023 between 06.00 P.M and 11.00 P.M, 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.

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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 29.04.2023 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, Salem, Salem District - 636 007.

2.The Inspector of Police, Vazhappadi Police Station, Vazhappadi Taluk, Salem District - 636 104.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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