The Election Officer, v. The Superintend Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12-01-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA The Election Officer, Nagore Dargah Advisory Board, Rep.by its President, Muhalli Muthawalli Haji S. Syed Mohamed Kalifa Sahib Quadiri, Nagore Dargah Office, Nagore - 611 002, Nagapattinam District.

Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Superintendent of Police, Nagapattinam S.P.Office, Court Road, Nagapattinam 611 001.

Nagapattinam District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Main Road, Nagore Police Station, Nagore 611 002, Nagapattinam District.

Respondent(s) PRAYER :Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to pass an order or writ in the nature of writ of Mandamus or direction or order to direct the 1st and 2nd respondents to consider petitioner's representation dated 30.12.2025 and to provide adequate police protection to conduct the election of Nagore Dargah Advisory Board Scheduled to be held on 17.01.2026 based on the Honble Supreme Court order in SLP (Civil) Diary No.24821/2025 dated 17.11.2025.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.G.Anandaraj For Respondents:

Mr.S.Santhosh, Government Advocate [Criminal Side]

ORDER

When this matter is taken up today, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner sought permission of this Court to withdraw this writ petition and also made an endorsement to that effect.

2. In view of the submission of the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the endorsement made, this Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn.

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1. The Superintendent of Police, Nagapattinam S.P.Office, Court Road, Nagapattinam 611 001.

Nagapattinam District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Main Road, Nagore Police Station, Nagore 611 002, Nagapattinam District.

A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J.

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