Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5248/2026 of M.Joeph Amalraj Vs The Revenue Divisional Offic on 17 September 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 17.09.2026
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE P.MURUGAN
WP Crl.(MD) NO. 5248 of
{CNR: HCMD011310862026}
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M.Joseph Amalraj
... Petitioner
.Vs.
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer
Ilayangudi Tauk
Sivagangai District.
2. The Tahsildar
Ilayangudi Tauk
Sivagangai District.
3. The Deputy Superintendent of Police
Sivagangai District.
4. The Inspector of Police
Ilayangudi Police Station
Sivagangai District.
... Respondents
Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 4 grant permission and adequate police protection to the petitioner and the Christians of kunappanenthal village to peacefully conduct the 155th year St. Michael's Church Festival and Chariot procession scheduled on 29.09.2026 at S.F.No.
358/23, Kunappanenthal Village, Ilaiyangudi Taluk, Sivagangai District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 11.08.2026.
For Petitioner : Mr.P.Ganapathi Subramanian For Respondents : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
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ORDER
This petition has been filed for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 4 grant permission and adequate police protection to the petitioner and the Christians of kunappanenthal village to peacefully conduct the 155th year St. Michael's Church Festival and Chariot procession scheduled on 29.09.2026 at S.F.No.358/23, Kunappanenthal Village, Ilaiyangudi Taluk, Sivagangai District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 11.08.2026.
2. Mr.D.Rajaboopathy, learned Government Advocate, (Crl. Side) takes notice for the respondents. Heard the counsel on either side and perused the records.
3. The learned Additional Government Pleader submits that on the very same date, i.e., 29.09.2026, a Mulaipari procession and immersion festival is also scheduled by members of the Yadav community in the same village. However, the Mulaipari procession is scheduled to take place only around 8:00
PM.
4. Taking into consideration the overlap of the Mulaipari festival of the other community on the same day, the revenue authorities, namely Respondents No. 1 and 2, are directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner and pass appropriate orders on or before 23.09.2026, taking a better decision and the decision taken shall be communicated to the petitioner forthwith.
5. Once the revenue authorities grant permission to the petitioner as well as the Mulaipari festival organizers, it shall be the duty of the police authorities (Respondents No. 3 and 4) to provide adequate police protection for both the church chariot procession and the Mulaipari procession, subject to the payment of necessary costs/charges as per applicable rules and circulars.
6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. 17.09.2026 TM
To
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer Ilayangudi Tauk Sivagangai District.
2. The Tahsildar Ilayangudi Tauk Sivagangai District.
3. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Sivagangai District.
4. The Inspector of Police Ilayangudi Police Station Sivagangai District.
5. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
DR.P.MURUGAN, J., TM WP.Crl.(MD).No.5248 of 2026 17.09.2026