A.Chandrasekaran v. The Superintendent Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 19.12.2022

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN W.P. No. 33951 of 2022 A.Chandrasekaran ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Superintendent of Police, Tiruppur District, Tiruppur.

2. The Inspector of Police, Kangeyam Police Station,

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct the "Adal padal" Programme on 04.01.2023 at 08.00.p.m., to 11.00.p.m., in connection with "Thiru Vizha" of Arulmigu Sri Makaliamman Thirukovil, Sikkampalayam, Kangeyam Taluk, Tiruppur District.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Karthic Rajan For Respondent : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed to Respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct the "Adal padal" Programme on 04.01.2023 at 08.00.p.m., to 11.00.p.m., in connection with "Thiru Vizha" of Arulmigu Sri Makaliamman Thirukovil, Sikkampalayam, Kangeyam Taluk, 2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of "Thiru Vizha" of Arulmigu Sri Makaliamman Thirukovil, Sikkampalayam, Kangeyam Taluk, Tiruppur District on 04.01.2022, the petitioner has sent a representation, dated 12.12.2022 to the 2nd 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 12.12.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

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

19.12.2022 Index :Yes/No Internet:Yes/No Sma

To

1. The Superintendent of Police, Tiruppur District, Tiruppur.

2. The Inspector of Police, Kangeyam Police Station,

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.

Sma W.P. No.33951 of 2022 19.12.2022