R.Boopathi, v. The Superintendent Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10.11.2022 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE Ms. JUSTICE R.N.MANJULA R.Boopathi ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Superintendent of Police Namakkal, Namakkal District-637 001 2.The Inspector of Police, Vennadur Police Station, Rasipuram Taluk Namakkal District-636 301.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first and second respondents to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal on 12.11.2022 between at 6.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m at "Sri Amman Temple Festival" Athanur VIllage, Athanur Post, Rasipuram Taluk, Namakkal District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 31.10.2022.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Mayilnathan For Respondents : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.side) 1/5

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed, seeking to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first and second respondents to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal on 12.11.2022 between at 6.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m at "Sri Amman Temple Festival" Athanur VIllage, Athanur Post, Rasipuram Taluk, Namakkal District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 31.10.2022.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct cultural programme on 12.11.2022 between 06.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m, in the event of "Sri Amman Temple Festival" Athanur VIllage, Athanur Post, Rasipuram Taluk, Namakkal District, the petitioner has sent a representation, dated 31.10.2022 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 2/5

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 31.10.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular. Uploaded copy can be utilized for the purpose of execution of the order. 3/5

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

10.11.2022 Index : Yes/ No uma Note: Issue order copy on 10.11.2022 To 1.The Superintendent of Police Namakkal, Namakkal District-637 001 2.The Inspector of Police, Vennadur Police Station, Rasipuram Taluk Namakkal District-636 301.

3.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras.

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