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C.Shanthiseelan v. The Inspector of Police

Madras HC10 May 2023WP/15127/2023

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What is this about?

Writ petition seeking directions to police to grant permission and protection for a cultural programme at a temple festival. Court directed respondent police to consider the pending representation in light of applicable DG of Police circulars and allowed the petition.

What did the court decide?

Respondent police directed to consider petitioner's representation dated 06.05.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the DGP circular. No costs.

C.Shanthiseelan Vs The Inspector of Police — Public Procurement and Tenders | Madras HC (2023)

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W.P.No.15127 of 2023

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 10.05.2023

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN

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W.P.No.15127 of 2023

C.Shanthiseelan

...Petitioner

Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Kanthili Police Station, Sevvathur Post, Thirupattur District – 632 104. ...Respondent

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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 the petitioner to conduct a Cultural Programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Shri Mariamman Temple Festival at Goundappanur Village, Sevvathur Post, Thirupattur Taluk, Thirupattur District-635654 on 31.05.2023 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 06.05.2023.

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For Petitioner : Mr.D.Balakrishnan

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For Respondent : Mr.S.Balaji, Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

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ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for directing the respondent to give permission and Police Protection to the petitioner to conduct a Cultural Programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Shri Mariamman Temple Festival at Goundappanur Village, Sevvathur Post, Thirupattur Taluk, Thirupattur District-635654 on 31.05.2023 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 06.05.2023.

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The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in

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order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of Shri Mariamman Temple Festival at Goundappanur Village, Sevvathur Post, Thirupattur Taluk, Thirupattur District-635654 on 31.05.2023 at 6 P.M to 11 P.M, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 06.05.2023 to the respondent. But, the same has not been considered so far. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

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The learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) appearing for the respondents submitted that the respondent police has received the representation of the petitioner and the same is pending for consideration.

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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.

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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 06.05.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

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With the above direction, this Writ Petition is Allowed. No costs.

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10.05.2023

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gd Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No

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SUNDER MOHAN, J.

1.The Inspector of Police, Kanthili Police Station, Sevvathur Post, Thirupattur District – 632 104.

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2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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10.05.2023

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