P.Chithaiyan v. The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03.11.2022

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R.N.MANJULA P.Chithaiyan ...

Petitioner versus The Inspector of Police, Nangavalli Police Station, Nangavalli, Salem District.

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Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking for a writ of mandamus, to direct the respondent to give permission and police protection to conduct cultural programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Vanavasi Village Arulmigu Sree Sakthi Mariyamman Temple Festival at Mettur Taluk, Salem District on 09.11.2022 between 6.00p.m to 11.00p.m by considering the petitioner's representation dated 29.10.2022. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Sathishkumar For Respondent : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.side) 1/4

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking for a mandamus to direct the respondent to give permission and police protection to conduct the cultural programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Vanavasi Village Arulmigu Sree Sakthi Mariyamman Temple Festival at Mettur Taluk, Salem District on 09.11.2022 between 6.00p.m to 11.00p.m by considering the petitioner's representation dated 29.10.2022. 2.

The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct cultural programme on 09.11.2022 between 06.00p.m to 11.00p.m, in the event of Vanavasi Village Arulmigu Sree Sakthi Mariyamman Temple Festival at Mettur Taluk, Salem District, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 29.10.2022 to the respondent. But the same has not been considered so far. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

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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. 2/4

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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.

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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 29.10.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular. Uploaded copy can be utilized for the purpose of execution of the order. 6.

With these observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

03.11.2022 Speaking order / Non-speaking order Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes Note : Issue Order Copy on 07.11.2022 sri R.N.MANJULA , J.

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sri To 1.The Inspector of Police, Nangavalli Police Station, Nangavalli, Salem District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Chennai.

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