Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5488/2026 of Chandrasekar Vs The State of Tamil Nadu on 30 September 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 30-09-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE P. MURUGAN
WP Crl.(MD) NO. 5488 of 2026
{CNR: HCMD011412792026} Case QR
Chandrasekar
Petitioner(s)
Vs
1.The State of Tamil Nadu
The Superintendent of Police,
Thoothukudi District,
Thoothukudi.
2.The Inspector of Police,
Eral Police Station,
Thoothukudi District.
Respondent(s)
For Petitioner(s):
Mr. S. Muniyandi
For Respondent(s):
Mr. D. Rajaboopathy,
Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus or order or direction in the nature of writ directing the respondents to give permission adequate
police protection for Purattasi Kodai Festival in Arulmighu Shree Sri Vallavar Sudalaimada Swamy Temple situated at Siruthondanallur – Manalur, Eral Taluk, Thoothukudi District along with Villupattu, Karagattam and cultural events scheduled to be held on 01.10.2026 to 03.10.2026 based on the petitioner's representation dated 14.09.2026 & 25.09.2026.
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Heard both sides.
2. Mr. D. Rajaboopathy, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), takes notice for respondents.
3. The petitioner has filed the present petition, seeking police protection and permission to conduct the Purattasi Kodai Festival in Arulmighu Shree Sri Vallavar Sudalaimada Swamy Temple, situated at Siruthondanallur – Manalur, Eral Taluk, Thoothukudi District, from 01.10.2026 to 03.10.2026. In this regard, the petitioner submitted two representations dated 14.09.2026 and 25.09.2026. However, no orders have been passed by the respondent police. Hence, the petitioner has approached this Court.
4. When the matter was taken up for hearing today, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submitted that an enquiry is pending. When this Court, enquired as to whether there was any rival party, on instructions from the police, Mrs. Prema, Head Constable, from the 2nd respondent Police Station, present before this Court, submitted that there is no rival party objecting the temple festival. If it is so, is there any difficulty in passing appropriate orders, on the query raised by this Court, the learned Government Advocate submitted that there is no difficulty in passing such orders.
5. During the course of hearing, Mrs. Prema, Head Constable from the 2nd respondent Police Station, submitted that an order has been issued permitting the petitioner to conduct the festival. The said submission is recorded. Further, the learned Government Advocate submitted that the proceedings, permitting the petitioner to proceed with the temple festival, were under preparation and that orders would be issued, in due course i.e., today itself. The said submission is recorded.
6. In view of the above submissions, the respondent police is directed to issue necessary permission order and provide adequate police protection, free of cost, since it is a village temple festival.
7. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. 30-09-2026 Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No NCC :Yes/No psm To
1. The State of Tamil Nadu The Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.
2. The Inspector of Police, Eral Police Station, Thoothukudi District.
3. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
DR. P. MURUGAN, J. psm WP. Crl.(MD)NO.5488 of 2026 30-09-2026