Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5090/2026 of Karuppaiah Vs The District Collector on 10 September 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 10.09.2026
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE P.MURUGAN
WP.Crl.(MD).No.5090 of 2026
Karuppaiah
... Petitioner
.Vs.
1.The District Collector
Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.
2.The State of Tamilnadu Rep.
By the Superintendent of Police,
Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.
3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police,
Aranthangi Division,
Aranthangi, Pudukkottai District.
4.The Inspector of Police
Nagudi Police Station, Pudukkottai 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 2 to 4 to grant permission and provide police protection to conduct Rekla Race on 13.09.2026
(Sunday) in Konnakadu Village in connection with “Arulmigu Sakthi Vinayagar Arulmigu Ariyanayaki Ambal Madhu Edupu Festival” at Konnakadu Village, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.
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WP.Crl.(MD)No.5090 of 2026
For Petitioner : Mr.R.Prasanna
For Respondents : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy for R2 to R4
Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
Mr.A.Sivasubramanian for R1
Additional Government Pleader
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ORDER
This petition has been filed for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 2 to 4 to grant permission and provide police protection to conduct Rekla Race on 13.09.2026 (Sunday) in Konnakadu Village in connection with “Arulmigu Sakthi Vinayagar Arulmigu Ariyanayaki Ambal Madhu Edupu Festival” at Konnakadu Village, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.
2. Mr.D.Rajaboopathy, learned Government Advocate, (Crl. Side) takes notice for the respondents 2 to 4 and Mr.A.Sivasubramanian, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice for the respondent No.1. Heard the counsel on either side and perused the records.
3. Since the respondents have not passed any order, the petitioner has come forward with the present petition. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that a suitable direction may be issued to the respondents to dispose
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WP.Crl.(MD)No.5090 of 2026 of the representation dated 25.08.2026.
4. The learned Government Pleader submitted that the representation of the petitioner is pending with the respondent police for enquiry.
5. This Court, without going into the merits of the case, directed the respondents 2 to 4 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 25.08.2026, after hearing both sides and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, at the earliest.
6. With the above direction, the petition is disposed of. 10.09.2026 TM To
1. The District Collector Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.
2. The State of Tamilnadu Rep. By the Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.
3. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Aranthangi Division, Aranthangi, Pudukkottai District.
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4. The Inspector of Police Nagudi Police Station, Pudukkottai District.
5. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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WP.Crl.(MD)No.5090 of 2026 DR.P.MURUGAN, J., TM WP.Crl.(MD).No.5090 of 2026 10.09.2026
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