Madras High CourtWP/28130/2022disposed of

A.Dharmalingam v. The Inspector Of Police

2022-10-20Honourable Ms Justice R.N.Manjula4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 20.10.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Ms.JUSTICE R.N.MANJULA A.Dharmalingam ...

Petitioner /vs/ The Inspector of Police, Modakurichi Police Station, Modakurichi, Erode District ...

Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to give permission and police protection to conduct cultural programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Modakurichi Arulmigu Sree Mariyamman Temple Festival at Modakurichi Taluk, Erode District on 29.11.2022 between 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM by considering the petitioners' representation dated 13.10.2022.

For Petitioner ... Mr.A.Sathiskumar For Respondent ... Mr.A.Damodaran Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to give permission and police protection to conduct Cultural Programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Modakurichi Arulmigu Sree Mariyamman Temple Festival at Modakurichi Taluk, Erode District on 29.11.2022 between 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM onwards by considering the petitioner's representation dated 13.10.2022.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct cultural programme on 29.11.2022 between 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM, in the temple festival at Modakurichi Arulmigu Sree Mariyamman Temple Festival at Modakurichi Taluk, Erode District, the petitioner has sent a representation, dated 13.10.2022 to the respondent. But, the same has not been considered so far. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor, 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 submission of the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor 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 13.10.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 20.10.2022 jrs

R.N.MANJULA, J.

jrs To 1.The Inspector of Police, Modakurichi Police Station, Modakurichi, Erode District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

20.10.2022