M.Krishnmoorthy v. The Superintendent Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 23.12.2022
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MS JUSTICE R.N.MANJULA M.Krisnamoorthy ... Petitioner Vs.
1. The Superintendent of Police, Dharmapuri, Dharmapuri District.
2. The Inspector of Police, Adiyamankottai Police Station, Dharmapuri Taluk, Dharmapuri District.
...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 16.01.2023 at 06.00 P.M. To 11.00 PM at Thai Pongal Festival Chinnanoolaallli Village, Mittanoolahalli Post, Dharmapuri Taluk, Dharmapuri District by consider and pass orders on the representation dated 10.12.2022 made by the petitioner within the time frame as may be fixed by this Court.
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For Petitioner : Mr.G.Satheesh For Respondent : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.side)
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 16.01.2023 at 06.00 P.M. To 11.00 PM at Thai Pongal Festival Chinnanoolaallli Village, Mittanoolahalli Post, Dharmapuri Taluk, Dharmapuri District by consider and pass orders on the representation dated 10.12.2022 made by the petitioner within the time frame as may be fixed by this Court.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct cultural programme on 16.01.2022 between 06.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m, in the event of "Thai Pongal Festival" at Chinnanoolaallli Village, Mittanoolahalli Post, Dharmapuri Taluk, Dharmapuri District, the petitioner has sent a representation, dated 10.12.2022 to the respondents. But, the same has not been considered so far. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.
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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 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 10.12.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular. Uploaded copy can be utilized for the purpose of execution of the order. 3/6
6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.
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To
1. The Superintendent of Police, Dharmapuri, Dharmapuri District.
2. The Inspector of Police, Adiyamankottai Police Station, Dharmapuri Taluk, Dharmapuri District.
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R.N.MANJULA,J.
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