Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5126/2026 of V.Muthumari Vs The State Of Tamilnadu Rep B on 10 September 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
Dated : 10.09.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE P. MURUGAN
WP.CRL.(MD). No.5126 of 2026
V.Muthumari
... Petitioner
Vs.
1. The State of Tamilnadu,
The Inspector of Police,
A.Mukkulam Police Station,
Virudhunagar District. ...Respondent
PRAYER :- Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to grant permission and provide police protection for celebrating Vinayagar Sathurthi festival to be held on 14.09.2026 to 16.09.2026 situated at Sri Sithi Vinayagar Kovil, A.Mukkulam village, Thiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar District by considering the petitioner representation dated 07.09.2026.
For Petitioner : Mr. G.Hari Haran
For Respondent : Mr. C.Susikumar
Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
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2. This Writ petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant permission and provide police protection for celebrating Vinayagar Sathurthi festival to be held on 14.09.2026 to 16.09.2026 situated at Sri Sithi Vinayagar Kovil, A.Mukkulam village, Thiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar District by considering the petitioner representation dated 07.09.2026.
3. Since the petitioner's representation has not been disposed of, the present writ petition has been filed seeking a direction.
4. During the course of arguments, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submitted that the permission sought by the petitioner was pending for consideration, as per G.O.Ms.No.598 public (Law and Order-B) Department, dated 09.08.2018, the decision of this Court in a batch of case in WP No.26439 of 2018 [Vinayagar Chathurthi Mathiya Kulu Vs State of Tamil Nadu and others], dated 15.03.2023 and another batch of decision in WP.Crl. (MD)No.1086 of 2025 [S.Kumar Vs. The Commissioner of Police, Madurai and another].
5. As per the aforesaid two decisions of this Court, the competent authority have to grant permission is the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO). However, the petitioner did not submit Form-I, as per the said G.O.Ms.No.598, dated 09.08.2018. Instead, in a routine manner the petitioner submitted a representation, which was pending for consideration, who is not the competent authority in terms of the said Government Order and the aforesaid judicial decisions. Therefore, the present petition is not maintainable and, accordingly, the same is dismissed.
6. Liberty granted to the petitioner to file Form-I, as per the said Government Order, along with the NOCs from the Police Department as well as from the other authorities mentioned in the G.O.Ms.No.598, dated 09.08.2018. If the petitioner submits such an application either today or tomorrow, the Revenue Divisional
Officer is directed to take a decision and pass appropriate orders on or before 13.09.2026, in accordance with the facts and circumstances of the case as well as the said Government Order and the aforesaid judicial decisions, also taking into consideration the sentiments of the majority of the community people.
7. Recording the above submission, the present writ petition is dismissed. 10.09.2026 Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No NCC :Yes/No psa To
1. The Inspector of Police, A.Mukkulam Police Station, Virudhunagar District.
2. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
DR. P. MURUGAN, J. psa
WP.CRL.(MD). No.5126 of 2026
10.09.2026