W.P.No.1782 of 2023

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25.01.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN

W.P.No.1782 of 2023

R.Manikandan

... Petitioner

Vs.

The Inspector of Police,

Annathanapatti Police Station,

Annathanapatti,

Salem District.

...Respondent

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 Seelanaickanpatti, Ramaiya Nagar Arulmigu Sree

Gegai Mariyamman Temple Festival at Salem Taluk & District on

11.02.2023 between 06:00 PM to 11:00 PM by considering the petitioner's

representation dated 18.01.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.N.Sriramaselvam

For Respondent : Mr.S.Santhosh

Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to give

permission and police protection to conduct cultural programme (Adal Padal

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Nigalchi) in the event of “Seelanaickanpatti, Ramaiya Nagar Arulmigu Sree

Gegai Mariyamman Temple Festival” at Salem Taluk & District on

11.02.2023 between 06:00 PM to 11:00 PM by considering the petitioner's

representation dated 18.01.2023.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in

order to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal Nigalchi in the event

of “Seelanaickanpatti, Ramaiya Nagar Arulmigu Sree Gegai Mariyamman

Temple Festival” at Salem Taluk & District on 11.02.2023 between 06.00

PM to 11.00 PM, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 18.01.2023

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 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

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for the respondent.

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 18.01.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the

above said circular.

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

costs.

25.01.2023

Index :Yes/No

Internet:Yes/No

Sma

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G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.

Sma

To

1. The Inspector of Police,

Annathanapatti Police Station,

Annathanapatti,

Salem District.

2. The Public Prosecutor,

High Court of Madras.

W.P. No.1782 of 2023

25.01.2023

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