Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5008/2026 of P. Sadaiyandi Vs The District Collector, Rama on 3 September 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 03.09.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE P. MURUGAN
WP Crl.(MD) No. 5008 of 2026
P. Sadaiyandi
...Petitioner
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Ramanathapuram District,
Ramanathapuram.
2. The Superintendent of Police,
Ramanathapuram,
Ramanathapuram District.
3. The Tahsildar,
Keelakari Taluk,
Ramanathapuram District.
4. The Inspector Of Police,
Ervadi Police Station,
Ramanathapuram District.
...Respondent(s)
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WP.CRL.(MD).No.5008 of 2026
Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ, Order or Direction, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 28.08.2026 and grant permission for installation of Vinayagar Idol at Valampuri Vinayagar Temple, S.M.
Valasai Village, Ervadi, Ramanathapuram District, conduct Vinayagar Chathurthi Festival, procession, immersion of the idol in the sea and provide adequate police protection.
For Petitioner:
Mr. M. Mathivanan
For Respondent(s):
Mr. A. Sivasubramanian,
Additional Government Pleader for R1 & R3.
Mr.Rajaboopathy
Government Advocate (Crl. Side) for R2 & R4.
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2. The petitioner has come up with the writ petition to direct the respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 28.08.2026 to grant permission for installation of Vinayagar
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WP.CRL.(MD).No.5008 of 2026 Idol at Valampuri Vinayagar Temple, S.M. Valasai Village, Ervadi, Ramanathapuram District, conduct Vinayagar Chathurthi Festival, procession, immersion of the idol in the sea and provide adequate police protection.
3. The learned Counsel for the petitioner submitted that already G.O.Ms.No. 598 of Public (Law and Order) Department dated 09.08.2018, provides guidelines for the installation and worship of Vinayagar Idols and immersion. As per the said Government Order, a person, who is interested in installation of Vinayagar Idol during Vinayagar Chathurthi, has to approach the Revenue Divisional Officer or the Assistant Commissioner of Police of the area concerned, by submitting Form – I with required NOC and then the said authority may decide to grant permission. Having known the procedure sending representation to the Collector, the Superintendent of Police, Tahsildar and Inspector of Police is not correct.
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4. Recording the above submission this writ petition is dismissed. However, liberty is given to the petitioner to file petition in accordance with the above said Government Order, seeking permission for installation of Vinayagar Idol. 03.09.2026 Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No NCC :Yes/No psa
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WP.CRL.(MD).No.5008 of 2026 To
1. The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.
2. The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.
3. The Tahsildar, Keelakari Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.
4. The Inspector Of Police, Ervadi Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.
5. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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WP.CRL.(MD).No.5008 of 2026 DR. P. MURUGAN, J. psa
W.P.CRL.(MD). No.5008 of 2026
03.09.2026
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