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HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G. CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.
R. Kumar - Appellant
Versus
The Inspector of Police, Magudanchavadi Police Station, Salem - Respondent
W.P. No. 8840 of 2023
Decided On : 21-03-2023
Writ Petition - Cultural Programme Permission - The court directed the respondent police to consider the petitioner's representation for conducting a cultural programme based on the circular and guidelines issued by the Director General of Police.
Fact of the Case:
The petitioner filed a Writ Petition to direct the respondent to grant permission to conduct a cultural Programme at a temple festival. The petitioner's representation to the police had not been considered, leading to the filing of the petition.
Finding of the Court:
The court directed the respondent police to consider the petitioner's representation and pass suitable orders based on the circular and guidelines issued by the Director General of Police.
Issues: Non-consideration of petitioner's representation by the respondent police for conducting a cultural programme.
Ratio Decidendi: The court relied on the circular memorandum issued by the Director General of Police, which provided guidelines for consideration of applications seeking permission for conducting cultural programmes.
Final Decision: The Writ Petition was disposed of with the direction for the respondent police to consider the petitioner's representation and pass suitable orders based on the circular and guidelines issued by the Director General of Police.
JUDGMENT
(Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to give permission and Police protection to conduct cultural programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Madathur Village, Sathurapalayam Arulmigu Sree Vaitheeswaran Temple Festival at Sangakiri Taluk, Salem District on 02.04.2023 between 6.00 P.M. to 11.00 P.M. by considering the petitioner''s representation dated 13.03.2023.)
1. The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant permission to conduct cultural Programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) at Thimirikottai, Kosavanthittu Mariyamman Temple Ground in the event of Madathur Village, Sathurapalayam Arulmigu Sree Vaitheeswaran Temple Festival at Sangakiri Taluk, Salem District on 02.04.2023, at 6.00 P.M. to 11.00 P.M, by considering the petitioner''s representation dated 13.03.2023.
2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of Madathur Village, Sathurapalayam Arulmigu Sree Vaitheeswaran Temple Festival at Sangakiri Taluk, Salem District on 02.04.2023, the petitioner has sent a representation, dated 13.03.2023 to the respondent Police. But, the same has not been considered so far. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.
3. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal side) appearing for the respondents 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 (Criminal 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 13.03.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.
6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.
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