Writ petition sought mandamus for permission and police protection to conduct two temple festivals at Thirupathur amid a dispute between rival groups. Noting the peace committee meeting was pending, the court directed the Revenue Divisional Officer and Tahsildar to conclude it by 30.04.2026 and facilitate the festival.
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WP CRL.(MD). No.2458 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
Dated : 29/04/2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE L. VICTORIA GOWRI
WP CRL.(MD). No.2458 of 2026 and WPMP CRL.(MD). No.598 of 2026
Shanmugam Pillai
... Petitioner
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PRAYER :-
To Writ of Mandamus directing Respondents to grant permission and provide adequate police protection for conducting Chitra Pournami festival in respect of Arulmighu Velayudhasawamy temple on 01.05.2026 and Mandakapadi Festival at Thiruthalinathar Sivan Temple on 05.05.2026 at Thirupathur, Sivagangai District, by forming an committee with both rival groups and ensure that the festival is conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 17.04.2026.
For Petitioner : Mr.V. Malaiyendran, Advocate.
For Respondent : Mr.M.Muthumanikkam for R1, R3 and R4 Government Advocate (Civil Side)
Mr.S.S.Manoj Government Advocate (Crl Side)
ORDER
This Writ Petition is filed seeking Writ of Mandamus to direct the Respondents to grant permission and provide adequate police protection for conducting Chitra Pournami festival in respect of Arulmighu Velayudhasawamy temple on 01.05.2026 and Mandakapadi Festival at Thiruthalinathar Sivan Temple on 05.05.2026 at Thirupathur, Sivagangai
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District, by forming an committee with both rival groups and ensure that
the festival is conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 17.04.2026.
peace committee meeting by 30.04.2026 and facilitate the conduct of temple festival.
29.04.2026 NCC : yes / no Index : yes / no Note : Issue order copy on 29.04.2026
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L. VICTORIA GOWRI, J
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ORDER IN WP CRL.(MD) No.2458 of 2026
Date : 29/04/2026
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1 issue framed by the court
Should respondents be directed to grant permission and police protection for temple festivals by forming a committee with both rival groups?
Shanmugam Pillai
The State of Tamilnadu, Represented by the District Collector, Sivagangai District
The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District
The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai
The Tahsildar, Thirupathur Taluk
The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thirupathur
L. Victoria Gowri
As recorded by the court registry
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