C.Veerapandi v. The State of Tamilnadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 13/02/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WP CRL.(MD). Nos.842 and 854 of 2026 C.Veerapandi ... Petitioner Vs

¶1The State of Tamilnadu, Rep by the District Collector,

¶2The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Madurai..

¶3The Superintendent of Police,

¶4The Inspector of Police, Madurai..

¶5The Fit Person, Arulmigu Sundaravalli Amman Temple, Sithalai, Thirumangalam Taluk,

¶6Thanga Vairavan @ N.S.Vairavan ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Consitution of India to issue Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction, directing the respondent No.3 and 4 herein to forbear the respondent No.6 from celebrating and bringing Deity Box in the eve of Mahasivarathiri scheduled on 15.02.2026 in connection with the Maha Sivarathiri festial in our patta land in S.No.85/7A (patta No.223), Sithalai Village, Thirumangalam, Madurai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 23.01.2026. For Petitioner : Mr. C.Senthil Murugan,

Advocate. For Respondent : Mr.A.S. Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) W.P Crl.(MD).No.854 of 2026 Vaira Mohan @ V.Mohan

... Petitioner Vs

¶1State of Tamilnadu Rep by Superintendent of Police, Madurai, Madurai District.

¶2The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Thirumangalam Sub Division,

¶3The Inspector of Police, Madurai District. ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Consitution of India To issue a Writ of Mandamus by directing the respondents to award adequate police protection for our celebration to be taken place on

15.02.2026 in connection with the Maha Sivarathiri Festival in our patta land in Survey no.85/7A (Patta No.223), Sithalai Village, Thirumangalam, Madurai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 23.01.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.Anand R.

Advocate. For Respondent : Mr.A.S. Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) COMMON ORDER

WP (CRL.) (MD) No.842 of 2026 has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing respondents 3 and 4 to forbear the 6th respondent from celebrating and bringing the Deity Box on the eve of Maha Sivarathiri scheduled on 15.02.2026, in connection with the Maha Sivarathiri festival in the petitioner's patta land bearing S.No.85/7A (Patta No.223), situated at Sithalai Village, Thirumangalam, Madurai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 23.01.2026. WP (CRL.) (MD) No.854 of 2026 has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to provide adequate police protection for the celebration to be conducted on 15.02.2026 in connection with the Maha Sivarathiri Festival in the petitioner's patta land in Survey No.85/7A (Patta No.223), Sithalai Village, Thirumangalam, Madurai District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 23.01.2026.

¶2Admittedly, there are five villagers, who are five Pangalis. A fit person has also been appointed by the HR & CE Department. In spite of the same, the dispute among the parties has not been resolved. Therefore, after deliberation, this Court is of the view that allotting specific time slots to each Pangali would sufficiently resolve the dispute for the present occasion.

¶3Accordingly, on 15.02.2026, between 6.00 a.m. and 8.00 p.m., each Pangali shall be allotted two hours to conduct the celebration in an orderly manner. The respondent Police are directed to provide adequate police protection to ensure implementation of the above arrangement and to maintain law and order.

¶4With the above directions, these Writ Petitions are disposed of.

13.02.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet: yes / No Note : Issue on 16.02.2026 TO

¶1The District Collector,

¶2The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Madurai..

¶3The Superintendent of Police,

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