Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29389/2026 of P.Vadivel Vs The State of Tamilnadu on 14 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 29389 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 14-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
AND
THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE M.D.SUMATHI
WP(MD) No. 29389 of 2026
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P.Vadivel
S/o.Balasubramani,
No. 61A, Muthuraja Street
Inam Samayapuram
Manachanallur Taluk
Samayapuram, Tiruchirappalli
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The State of Tamilnadu
Rep. By The District Collector
Tiruchirappalli District.
2. The State of Tamil Nadu
Rep by the Superintendent of Police,
Tiruchirappalli District.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Tiruchirappalli Division,
Tiruchirappalli District.
4. The Tahsildar
Manachanallur Taluk,
Tiruchirappalli District.
5. The Inspector of Police
Samayapuram Police Station,
Tiruchirappalli District
..Respondent(s)
WP(MD) No. 29389 of 2026
PRAYER: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent No. 1 to 5 to grant permission and police protection for conducting the Vadamadu Manjuvirattu scheduled to be held on 18.10.2026 at Otthakadai Village, Samayapuram, Manachanallur Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District, by consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.09.2026.
For Petitioner(s):
M/s B.Anandan
For Respondent(s):
Mr.A.Kannan
Special Government Pleader
for R1 to R4
Mr.I.Murugesan
Government Advocate
for R5
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ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by G.R.Swaminathan J.) Heard both sides.
2. The petitioner wants to conduct Vadamadu Manjuvirattu on 18.10.2026 in his village.
3. We called upon the District Collector to take a call. Vide memorandum dated 08.10.2026, the District Collector, Tiruchirappalli made it clear that permission cannot be granted because it is not in consonance with the relevant GO. If at all, the event can be held between
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4. Even while declining to grant relief in this writ petition, we permit the petitioner to approach the District Collector with fresh representation for conducting the event between January and May. As and when such request is received, it is open to the District Collector to decide it afresh without bearing in mind the outcome of this writ petition.
5. The Writ Petition is disposed of with the aforesaid liberty. No costs. (G.R.S.,J.) (M.D.S.,J.) 14-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No rmi To
1. TheDistrict Collector Tiruchirappalli District.
2. The Superintendent of Police, Tiruchirappalli District.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruchirappalli Division, Tiruchirappalli District.
4. The Tahsildar Manachanallur Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District.
5. The Inspector of Police Samayapuram Police Station, Tiruchirappalli District.
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