Maheswaran v. The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06.12.2022

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN W.P. No. 32722 of 2022 Maheswaran ... Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Karungalpalayam Police Station, Karungalpalayam, Erode District.

...Respondent

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondent Police to give permission to conduct the dance programme and Adal Padal in the event of Chinna Mariyamman Koil Temple Festival on 12.12.2022 at Kangalpalaym, Erode District.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.S.Saravanan For Respondent : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal on 12.12.2022 at 6.00 PM to 11.00 PM at " Chinna Mariyamman Temple festival at Karungalpalayam, Erode District by considering the petitioner representation dated 14.11.2022.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of Chinna Mariyamman Koil Temple festival on 12.12.2022 at at Karungalpalayam, Erode District, the petitioner has sent a representation, dated 14.11.2022 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 14.11.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

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

06.12.2022 Index :Yes/No Internet:Yes/No Sma Note : Issue Order Copy on 07.12.2022

To

1. The Inspector of Police, Karungalpalayam Police Station, Karungalpalayam, Erode District.

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.

Sma W.P. No.32722 of 2022 06.12.2022