Solairaj v. The Principal Secretary to Government
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W.P(MD)No.5239 of 2026; Solairaj v. Principal Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Department et al.; Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; Dr.G.Jayachandran, J. and K.K.Ramakrishnan, J.; 25.02.2026. Mandamus under Article 226 for permission to conduct 'Vadmadu Manjuvirattu' / 'Vadamadu Manjuvirattu' on 1.3.2026 at Sri Ikkaraikosakurichi / Ikkaraikosakurichi village, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District, with Puravi Eduppu Festival; request to include village in Trichy District Gazette based on representation dated 11.2.2026. Petition disposed of (not entertained): no acknowledgment of representation; event regulated through Government Orders and Acts and permission impermissible unless place already notified; individual petitioner lacks standing given responsibility involved; fresh application from proper source open to consideration. Keywords: Vadamadu Manjuvirattu, Vadmadu Manjuvirattu, Puravi Eduppu Festival, gazette notification, animal husbandry, Trichy, Marungapuri, Thuvarankurichi, mandamus, Article 226, no costs.