R. Azhaguraj v. The Superintendent of Police

ORDER This Writ Petition is filed seeking to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to provide proper police protection for the use of loudspeakers, permit the customary Mulaipari and Karagam processions, and provide adequate police protection for the peaceful conduct of the Maha Kumbabishekam and the connected religious festivities of Arulmigu Muthaalamman Temple, T.Andipatti Hamlet, Alampatti Village, Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District on

11.07.2026, 12.07.2026 and 13.07.2026 on the basis of the representation dated 13.06.2026.

¶2The learned Government Advocate submitted that the petitioner's representation dated 13.06.2026 is received and the same was forwarded to the Revenue Divisional Officer, Thirumangalam, Madurai District, which is pending as on date. There are 10 First Information Reports were registered between the rival groups.

¶3Heard either sides and carefully perused the materials available on record.

¶4The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thirumangalam, Madurai District, is suo moto impleaded as third respondent. Mrs.M.R.Priyanka Jothi, learned Government Advocate (Civil side) takes notice for the third respondent. Registry is directed to carry out necessary amendment in the cause title.

¶5In view of the above submissions, the third respondent is directed to conduct enquiry on or before 09.07.2026 by putting upon the representatives of both the Gounder and Nayakar community on notice, and thereafter facilitate the conduct of Maha Kumbabishekam on

11.07.2026.

¶6With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of.

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¶1The Superintendent of Police, The Office of the Superintendent of Police, Madurai District.

¶2The Inspector of Police, Thirumangalam Taluk Police Station, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 06/07/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE L. VICTORIA GOWRI R. Azhaguraj ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Superintendent of Police, The Office of the Superintendent of Police, Madurai District. 2. The Inspector of Police, Thirumangalam Taluk Police Station, Thirumangalam Madurai District. 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thirumangalam, Madurai District. (R3 is suo motu impleaded vide Court order dated 06.07.2026) ... Respondents PRAYER :- To issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to provide proper police protection for the use of loudspeakers, permit the customary Mulaipari and Karagam processions, and provide adequate police protection for the peaceful conduct of the Maha Kumbabishekam and the connected religious festivities of Arulmigu Muthaalamman Temple, T.Andipatti Hamlet, Alampatti Village, Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District on 11.07.2026, 12.07.2026 and 13.07.2026 on the basis of the representation dated 13.06.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Pozhilan Advocate. For Respondent : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy - for R1 and R2 Government Advocate (Crl.Side) : Mr.M.R.Priyanka Jothi - for R3 Government Advocate (Crl.Side)