Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28740/2026 of Sundarapandian Vs The Joint Commissioner of HR on 6 October 2026
W.P.(MD) No.28740 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 06.10.2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY
W.P.(MD) No.28740 of 2026
{CNR: HCMD011412392026}
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Sundarapandian
... Petitioner
Vs.
1.The Joint Commissioner of HR and CE,
Madurai Region, Madurai District.
2.The Assistant Commissioner of HR and CE, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.
3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police,
Thirumangalam Sub Division,
Thirumangalam, Madurai District.
4.The Tahsildar,
Kallikudi Taluk,
Kallikudi, Madurai District.
5.Arulmigu Ayyanar Thirukovil,
Rep. by its Trustee,
T.Arasapatti Village,
Kallikudi Taluk, Madurai District.
... Respondents
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the second and third _____________
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respondents to grant necessary permission and protection for the festival to be held on 13.10.2026 to 15.10.2026 at the fifth respondent Temple on the basis of the representation dated 10.09.2026.
For Petitioner
: Mr.R.Aravindan
For R1, R2 & R4 : Mr.S.I.Muthiah
Additional Government Pleader
For R3
: Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz
Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
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Relying on proceedings dated 03.01.2025 of the second respondent, the petitioner asserts that he is a Non-Hereditary Trustee of the fifth respondent temple and that he has sought permission for conducting Puratasi Celebration at the temple between 13.10.2026 and 15.10.2026. Asserting further that no action was taken in relation to the request for permission, the petitioner has approached this Court.
2. Mr.S.I.Muthiah, learned Additional Government Pleader, accepts notice for the first, second and fourth respondents. Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz, learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side), accepts notice for the third respondent. _____________
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3. Learned Additional Government Pleader for the first, second and fourth respondents submits that there are two rival factions and that an enquiry would be conducted so as to take a decision quickly.
4. Considering the fact that the celebration is proposed to be held between 13.10.2026 and 15.10.2026, the second respondent is directed to conclude the enquiry and take a decision on or before 09.10.2026 after providing a reasonable opportunity to all parties concerned.
5. This Writ Petition is disposed of on the above terms. There shall be no order as to costs. 06.10.2026 JEN NCC : No Index : No Issue order copy on 06.10.2026 To
1. The Joint Commissioner of HR and CE, Madurai Region, Madurai District.
2. The Assistant Commissioner of HR and CE, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.
3. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thirumangalam Sub Division, Thirumangalam, Madurai District. _____________
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4. The Tahsildar, Kallikudi Taluk, Kallikudi, Madurai District. _____________
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W.P.(MD) No.28740 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. JEN W.P.(MD) No.28740 of 2026 06.10.2026 _____________
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