M.Parthiban v. The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 26.10.2022 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM M.Parthiban ... Petitioner Vs The Inspector of Police, Palacode Police Station, Dharmapuri District.

... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to give permission to conduct the cultural programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Senkodapatti Village Arulmighu Sri Karumariamman Koil, Jertalav Post, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District on 27.10.2022 between 06.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m, based on the petitioner's representation dated 29.09.2022.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Prabhakaran For Respondent : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.side) 1/5

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to give permission to conduct the cultural programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Senkodapatti Village Arulmighu Sri Karumariamman Koil, Jertalav Post, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District on 27.10.2022 between 06.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m, based on the petitioner's representation dated 29.09.2022.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct cultural programme on 27.10.2022 between 06.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m, in the temple festival at Senkodapatti Village Arulmighu Sri Karumariamman Koil, Jertalav Post, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District, the petitioner has sent a representation, dated 29.09.2022 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. 2/5

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 29.09.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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26.10.2022 Index : Yes/ No mst Note:Issue Order copy on 26.10.2022 To 1.The Inspector of Police, Palacode Police Station, Dharmapuri District.

2.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras.

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V.SIVAGNANAM, J mst 26.10.2022 5/5