P.Venkatachalam v. The Inspector Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 25.11.2022 CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE Ms. JUSTICE R.N.MANJULA P.Venkatachalam ... Petitioner Vs The Inspector of Police, Vennandhur Police Station, Namakkal 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 grant permission and police protection to conduct the cultural event viz., Adal Padal (song and dance) program to be held on 06.12.2022 at 6.00 p.m onwards in connection with the Temple Festival of Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Temple, Alangattu Puthur Village, Athanur Post, Rasipuram Taluk, Namakkal District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 21.11.2022.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sathish For Respondent : 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 respondent to grant permission and police protection to conduct the cultural event viz., Adal Padal (song and dance) program to be held on 06.12.2022 at 6.00 p.m onwards in connection with the Temple Festival of Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Temple, Alangattu Puthur Village, Athanur Post, Rasipuram Taluk, Namakkal District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 21.11.2022.
2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct cultural programme on 06.12.2022 between 06.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m, in connection with the Temple Festival of Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Temple, Alangattu Puthur Village, Athanur Post, Rasipuram Taluk, Namakkal District, the petitioner has sent a representation, dated 21.11.2022 to the respondent. But, the same has not been considered so far. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed. 2/5
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 21.11.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.
6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No 3/5
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25.11.2022 Index : Yes/ No uma Note: Issue order copy on 28.11.2022 To 1.The Inspector of Police, Vennandhur Police Station, Namakkal District.
2.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras.
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R.MANJULA, J uma 25.11.2022 5/5