Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5120/2026 of Muthumalai Vs The Tahsildar on 9 September 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 09.09.2026
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE P.MURUGAN
WP.Crl.(MD).No.5120 of 2026
Muthumalai
... Petitioner
.Vs.
1.The Tahsildar
Sathankulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.
2.The Superintendent of Police
Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.
3.The Deputy Superintendent Of Police,
Sathankulam Police Sub Division,
Thoothukudi District.
4.The Inspector of Police
Sathankulam Police Station, Sathankulam, Thoothukudi 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 consider the Petitioner's representation dated 05.09.2026 and not to accord permission or NOC to the festival committee/organizers of Selva Vinayagar Temple to conduct the Vinayagar Chathurthi festival (Scheduled from 12.09.2026 to 14.09.2026), erect temporary pandals, stages or Annadhanam Halls, or operate
loudspeakers in the petitioner's private land in Natham Survey No.1470/18 and over the public street/pathway in Natham Survey Nos.1470/19 and 1470/20, Chettiyar South Street, Sathankulam Village, Sathankulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District and consequently direct the respondent to Ensuring adherence in strict compliance with G.O.Ms.No.598, Public (Law and Order) Department, dated 09.08.2018.
For Petitioner : Mr.C.Kannathasan
For Respondents : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy for R2 to 4
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 1 to 4 consider the Petitioner's representation dated 05.09.2026 and not to accord permission or NOC to the festival committee/organizers of Selva Vinayagar Temple to conduct the Vinayagar Chathurthi festival (Scheduled from 12.09.2026 to 14.09.2026), erect temporary pandals, stages or Annadhanam Halls, or operate loudspeakers in the petitioner's private land in Natham Survey No.1470/18 and over the public street/pathway in Natham Survey Nos.1470/19 and 1470/20, Chettiyar South Street, Sathankulam Village, Sathankulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District and consequently direct the respondent to Ensuring adherence in strict compliance with G.O.Ms.No.598, Public (Law and Order) Department, dated 09.08.2018.
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 of the representation dated 05.09.2026.
4. The learned Government Pleader submitted that the representation of the petitioner is pending with the 4th respondent police for enquiry.
5. This Court, without going into the merits of the case, directed the 4th respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 05.09.2026, after hearing both sides and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, at the earliest, before the scheduled date of the Vinayagar Chathurthi festival.
6. With the above direction, the petition is disposed of. 09.09.2026 TM To
1. The Tahsildar Sathankulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.
2. The Superintendent of Police Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.
3. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Sathankulam Police Sub Division, Thoothukudi District.
4. The Inspector of Police Sathankulam Police Station, Sathankulam, Thoothukudi District.
5. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
DR.P.MURUGAN, J., TM WP.Crl.(MD).No.5120 of 2026 09.09.2026