S. Muniyappan v. The Superintendent Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10.05.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN S.Muniyappan

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Dharmapuri, Dharmapuri District - 636 704.

2.The Inspector of Police, Perumpalai Police Station, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District - 636 813.

...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 25.05.2023 from 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM at "Sri Mariamman Temple Festival" Manchinaickanahalli Village, Manchinaickanahalli Post, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 04.05.2023.

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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 first and second respondents to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal on 25.05.2023 from 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM at "Sri Mariamman Temple Festival" Manchinaickanahalli Village, Manchinaickanahalli Post, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri 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 in the event of "Sri Mariamman Temple Festival" Manchinaickanahalli Village, Manchinaickanahalli Post, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District on 25.05.2023 between 06.00 P.M and 11.00 P.M, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 04.05.2023 to the respondent. But, the same has not been considered so far. 2/5

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.

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 04.05.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular. 3/5

6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is Allowed. No costs. 10.05.2023 drl Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Dharmapuri, Dharmapuri District - 636 704.

2.The Inspector of Police, Perumpalai Police Station, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District - 636 813.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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SUNDER MOHAN, J.

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