Allowed

K.Sakthivel v. The Superintendent of Police

Madras HC10 May 2023WP/15223/2023

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What is this about?

This single-judge order allowed a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution. The court directed the respondent police authorities to consider a petitioner's representation seeking permission to conduct a cultural programme at a temple festival.

What did the court decide?

Direction issued to respondent police to consider the petitioner's representation dated 29.04.2023 and pass suitable orders based on the DGP's circular. No costs.

K.Sakthivel Vs The Superintendent of Police — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2023)

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W.P.No.15223 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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K.Sakthivel ...Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.The Superintendent of Police, Erode, Erode District 638 455.

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2.The Inspector of Police, Kavundapadi Police Station, Bhavani Taluk, Erode District - 638 455. ...Respondents

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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 first and second respondents to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal on 27.05.2023 at 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM at "Sri Kamachiamman Temple Festival" Kavundapadi Pudur Village, Kavundapadi Post, Bhavani Taluk, Erode District by consider and pass orders on the representation dated 29.04.2023 made by the petitioner within the time frame as may be 1/5

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fixed by this Hon'ble Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Suryakumaran

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

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ORDER

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This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the first and second respondents to grant permission to conduct the cultural programme of Adal Padal on 27.05.2023 at 06.00 PM to 11.00 PM at "Sri Kamachiamman Temple Festival" Kavundapadi Pudur Village, Kavundapadi Post, Bhavani Taluk, Erode District by consider and pass orders on the representation dated 29.04.2023 made by the petitioner within the time frame as may be fixed by this Hon'ble Court.

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The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in order to conduct the cultural programme in the event of "Sri Kamachiamman Temple Festival" Kavundapadi Pudur Village, Kavundapadi Post, Bhavani Taluk, Erode District on 27.05.2023 between

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06.00 P.M and 11.00 P.M, the petitioner has sent a representation dated

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29.04.2023 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 respondent 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

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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

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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 29.04.2023 and pass https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 3/5

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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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1.The Superintendent of Police, Erode,

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Erode District 638 455.

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2.The Inspector of Police, Kavundapadi Police Station, Bhavani Taluk, Erode District - 638 455.

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3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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SUNDER MOHAN, J.

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