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M.Muniappan, v. The Inspector Of Police

2022-10-28Honourable Mr Justice V.Sivagnanam4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 28.10.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM M. Muniappan ...

Petitioner /vs/ The Inspector of Police, Rasipuram Police Station, Namakkal District.

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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 grant permission and police protection to conduct the cultural event viz., Adal Padal (Song and Dance) program to be held on 05.11.2022 at 6.00 pm onwards in connection with the Temple Festival of Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Temple, Athipalaganoor Village, Rasipuram Taluk, Namakkal District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 20.10.2022.

For Petitioner ... Mr.S.Sathish For Respondent ... Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.side)

ORDER

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant permission and police protection to conduct the cultural event viz., Adal Padal (Song and Dance) program to be held on 05.11.2022 at 6.00 pm onwards in connection with the Temple Festival of Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Temple, Athipalaganoor Village, Rasipuram Taluk, Namakkal District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 20.10.2022.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct cultural programme on 05.11.2022, from 6.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m., in the temple festival at Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Temple, Athipalaganoor Village, Rasipuram Taluk, Namakkal District, the petitioner has sent a representation, dated 20.10.2022 to the respondent. But, the same has not been considered so far. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. The learned 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.

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 20.10.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

V.SIVAGNANAM ,J.

mrn

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

28.10.2022 mrn To 1.The Inspector of Police, Rasipuram Police Station, Namakkal District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.