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Gnanasekar v. The Inspector Of Police

2022-10-31Honourable Mr Justice V.Sivagnanam4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 31.10.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM Gnansekar ...

Petitioner /vs/ The Inspector of Police, Kunnam Police Station, Perambalur 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 to the petitioner for organizing the cultural function to Sri Varatharaja Perumal Sri Mariamman Kovil Kumbabisegam Festival in Rasulapuram Village on 03.11.2022 at about 6.00 pm to 11.00 pm by acting on the petitioner's representation dated 13.10.2022.

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

ORDER

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant permission to the petitioner for organizing the cultural function to Sri Varatharaja Perumal Sri Mariamman Kovil Kumbabisegam Festival in Rasulapuram Village on 03.11.2022 at about 6.00 pm to 11.00 pm by acting on 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 03.11.2022, from 6.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m., in the Temple Festival at Sri Varatharaja Perumal Sri Mariamman Kovil Kumbabisegam Festival in Rasulapuram Village, 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 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 13.10.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

V.SIVAGNANAM ,J.

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

31.10.2022 shk To 1.The Inspector of Police, Kunnam Police Station, Perambalur District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.