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2023 Supreme(Mad) 509

HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G. CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.
T. Saravanan - Appellant
Versus
The Superintendent of Police, Krishnagiri & Another - Respondents
W.P. No. 9198 of 2023
Decided On : 27-03-2023

Advocates appeared:
For the Petitioner:R. Suryakumaran, Advocate. For the Respondent:S. Santhosh, Government Advocate (Crl.Side).

The court's decision was influenced by the circular and guidelines issued by the Director General of Police, which formed the basis for directing the respondent police to consider the petitioner's representation for conducting the cultural programme.

Headnote:

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 respondents to grant permission for a cultural programme at a specific location and time. The representation made by the petitioner had not been considered by the respondent police.

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 first and second respondents to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal on 30.03.2023 at 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM at "Sri Mariamman Temple Festival" Karikkalnathan Village, Billanakuppam Post, Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District by consider and pass orders on the representation dated 17.03.2023 made by the petitioner.)

1. The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the first and second respondents to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal on 30.03.2023 at 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM at "Sri Mariamman Temple Festival" Karikkalnathan Village, Billanakuppam Post, Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District by consider and pass orders on the representation dated 17.03.2023 made by the petitioner.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of "Sri Mariamman Temple Festival" Karikkalnathan Village, Billanakuppam Post, Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District on 30.03.2023 between 6 PM to 11 PM, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 17.03.2023 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 17.03.2023 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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