K.Shanmugam v. The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02.01.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN W.P. No. 34885 of 2022 K.Shanmugam ... Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Kodumudi Police Station, Kodumudi, 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 the permission to conducting the dance program and Adal Padal in the event of Sri Bhagavathi Amman Temple Festival on 06.01.2023 at Kalvettupalayam, Vengampur Village, Kodumudi Taluk, Erode District. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Karthikeyan 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 cultural Programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Sri Bhagavathi Amman Temple Festival on 06.01.2023 at

Kalvettupalayam, Vengampur Village, Kodumudi Taluk, Erode District between 06.00.p.m to 11.00.p.m., by considering the petitioner's representation dated 09.12.2022.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of Sri Bhagavathi Amman Temple Festival on 06.01.2023 at Kalvettupalayam, Vengampur Village, Kodumudi Taluk, Erode District between 06.00.p.m to 11.00.p.m., the petitioner has sent a representation dated 09.12.2022 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 09.12.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

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

02.01.2023 Index :Yes/No Internet:Yes/No Sma Note : Issue Order Copy on 03.01.2023

G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.

Sma To

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

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

W.P. No.34885 of 2022 02.01.2023