S.Lingusamy v. The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23.12.2022

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MS JUSTICE R.N.MANJULA S.Lingusamy ... Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Veppadai 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 give permission and Police protection to conduct Cultural programmes (Adal Padal) to be held on 25.12.2022 in connection with Christmas Day Celebration at CSI Church, Pudhumandapathur, Elanthakuttai Post, Komarapalayam Taluk, Namakkal District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 16.12.2022.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Vijaya Ragavan 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 respondent to give permission and Police protection to conduct Cultural programmes (Adal Padal) to be held on 25.12.2022 in connection with Christmas Day Celebration at CSI Church, 1/4

Pudhumandapathur, Elanthakuttai Post, Komarapalayam Taluk, Namakkal District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 16.12.2022.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct cultural programme on 25.12.2022 between 06.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m, in the event of "Christmas Day Celebration" at CSI Church, Pudhumandapathur, Elanthakuttai Post, Komarapalayam Taluk, Namakkal District, the petitioner has sent a representation, dated 16.12.2022 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 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 2/4

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 16.12.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular. Uploaded copy can be utilized for the purpose of execution of the order.

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

23.12.2022 Index:yes/No Speaking order / Non speaking order rli/ vum Note: Issue order copy on 23.12.2022 3/4

R.N.MANJULA,J.

Rli/vum To The Inspector of Police, Veppadai Police Station, Namakkal District.

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