Thangadurai v. The State of Tamil Nadu

O R D E R

The petitioner is the committee member of Punitha Susaiyappar Alayam, Maniyampatti Village, Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District. The petitioner, on behalf of the Maniyampatti Village people, has submitted a representation before the Inspector of Police, Appaiyanayakanpatti Police Station, Virudhunagar District, for grant of permission to conduct temple festival along with ''Adal Padal programme'' on 17.05.2026, however, the request of this petitioner for conducting ''Adal Padal programme'' was rejected by the second respondent, by the order impugned in this writ petition. Challenging the same, the present writ petition is filed.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that last year also, the villagers have conducted the temple festival along with cultural programme and no untoward incident was reported. He further submits that the festival is being conducted by the entire villagers and therefore, there is no possibility of any law and order problem. The petitioner also assures that the festival will be conducted in a peaceful manner, without any law and order problem. Therefore, he requests to set aside the impugned order and to issue a direction to the respondents to grant permission to conduct the festival along with cultural programme on 17.05.2026.

3.Mr.S.Ravi, learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents submits that apprehending law and order problem, the representation of this petitioner for conducting ''Adal Padal Programme' was rejected, however, permission was granted to conduct the temple festival in a peaceful manner.

4.Considering the submissions made by the learned Counsel for the petitioner and also considering the undertaking given by the petitioner, this Court is inclined to set aside the impugned order.

5.Accordingly, the order passed by the second respondent in Na.Ka.No.07/Ka.Aa.A.Na.Pa/2026 dated 11.05.2026 is hereby set aside and this writ petition is allowed with the following directions:- i. The petitioner shall file an affidavit before the respondent Police with the following undertaking: "1/eh';fs;

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09.04.2019. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous petition is closed.

13.05.2026 Index:Yes Internet:Yes vrn To

1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sattur, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Appaiyanayakanpatti Police Station, Virudhunagar District. W.P.,Crl(MD)No.2760,of,2026 K.K.RAMAKRISHNAN.J, vrn Orderomadeoin W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2760oofo2026oand WMPoCrl.(MD)oNo.668oofo2026

13.05.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 13.05.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.K.RAMAKRISHNAN W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2760 of 2026 and WMP Crl.(MD) No.668 of 2026 Thangadurai ... Petitioner Vs 1.The State of Tamil Nadu, The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sattur, Virudhunagar District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Appaiyanayakanpatti Police Station, Virudhunagar District. ...Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus or any other order or direction in the nature of Writ, to call for the records pertaining to the impugned order passed by the 2nd Respondent in his proceedings in Na.Ka.No. 07/Ka.Aa.A.Na.Pa/2026 dated 11.05.2026 and quash the same as illegal, consequently, directing the respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct ''Adal Padal'' programme on 17.05.2026 at 6.00 pm to 11.00 pm and customary temple festival function 17.05.2026 in connection with Punitha Susaiyappar Alayam, Maniyampatti Village, Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Bharathi For Respondents : Mr.S.Ravi Additional Public Prosecutor