Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5097/2026 of L.Satheeshkumar 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.5097 of 2026
L.Satheeshkumar
... Petitioner
.Vs.
1.The District Collector
Dindigul District.
2.The Superintendent of Police,
Dindigul District.
3.The Revenue Divisional Officer/sub Collector, Palani, Dindigul District.
4.The Deputy Superintendent of Police,
Palani Division, Dindigul District.
5.The Inspector of Police
Palani Town Police Station, Palani,
Dindigul District.
6.The Inspector of Police
Palani Adivaram Police Station, Palani,
Dindigul District.
... Respondents
Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 4th to 6th respondents to grant permission and provide adequate police protection to conduct the “Mazhalaigal
Kondadum Pasumai Vinayagar Chaturthi Vizha (Seed Vinayagar Distribution)
at Pulippani Ashram, Adivaram, Palani, as well as for the Vinayagar Visarjan Procession of approximately 35 to 50 Vinayagar Idols measuring between 3 1/3
feet and 10 feet in height, on 18.09.2026 starting at 04.00 p.m., from Adivaram Roundana via Ganapathi Hotel, Palani Bus Stand, Gandhi Market Road, and Perumal Kovil to Shanmuga River for immersion, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 31.08.2026 within a time frame fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.C.Ezhilarasu
For Respondents : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy for R2, R4 to R6
Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
Mr.A.Sivasubramanian for R1 & R3
Additional Government Pleader
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ORDER
This petition has been filed for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 4th to 6th respondents to grant permission and provide adequate police protection to conduct the “Mazhalaigal Kondadum Pasumai Vinayagar Chaturthi Vizha (Seed Vinayagar Distribution) at Pulippani Ashram, Adivaram, Palani, as well as for the Vinayagar Visarjan Procession of approximately 35 to 50 Vinayagar Idols measuring between 3 1/3 feet and 10 feet in height, on 18.09.2026 starting at 04.00 p.m., from Adivaram Roundana via Ganapathi
Hotel, Palani Bus Stand, Gandhi Market Road, and Perumal Kovil to Shanmuga River for immersion, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 31.08.2026 within a time frame fixed by this Court.
2. Mr.D.Rajaboopathy, learned Government Advocate, (Crl. Side) takes notice for the respondents 2, 4 to 6 and Mr.A.Sivasubramanian, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice for the respondent Nos.1 & 3. 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 of the representation dated 31.08.2026.
4. The learned Government Pleader submitted that the representation of the petitioner is pending with the respondents police for enquiry.
5. This Court, without going into the merits of the case, directed the respondents police to consider the petitioner's representation dated 31.08.2026, 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 Dindigul District.
2. The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer/sub Collector, Palani, Dindigul District.
4. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Palani Division, Dindigul District.
5. The Inspector of Police Palani Town Police Station, Palani, Dindigul District.
6. The Inspector of Police Palani Adivaram Police Station, Palani, Dindigul District.
7. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
DR.P.MURUGAN, J., TM WP.Crl.(MD).No.5097 of 2026 10.09.2026