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A.Arunkumar v. The Chief Electoral Officer, Tamilnadu

2026-04-10Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani8 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI A.Arunkumar S/o. (late) A.Aranganathan President, Chennai North Zone Advocate Wing Indu Makkal Katchi- Tamilagam No.1/1, 21st Cross Street, Venkateswara Nagar, Ramapuram, Chennai-600 089.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Chief Electoral Officer, Tamilnadu Public (Elections) Department Secretariat, Chennai- 600 009.

2. The Secretary to Government Tamil Development and information Department Secretariat, Chennai- 600 009.

3. The Home Secretary to Government Secretariat, Chennai- 600 009.

4. The Electoral Registration Officer Deputy Collector (Land and Estate) / RD South office/ GCC, Zone-9, No.1 Lake Area 4th Cross Street, Nungambakkam, Chennai- 600 034.

5. The Electoral Registration Officer/ The Asst.Commissioner -Senior grade GCC, Zone-13, L.B.Road, Adyar,

Chennai-600020.

6. The Assistant Electoral Registration Officer/ The Assistant Revenue Officer No.1 Lake Area, 4th Cross Street, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034.

7. The Assistant Electoral Registration Officer/ The Assistant Revenue officer GCC, Zone-13, L.B. Road, Adyar, Chennai- 600020.

8. The Tahsildar, Mylapore Taluk Office No.28, P.M.Salai,R.A.Puram, Chennai-600 028.

9. The Commissioner of Police Greater Chennai City Police Vepery,Chennai- 600 007.

10.The Deputy Commissioner of Police Mylapore Police Station Chennai- 600 004.

11.The Assistant Commissioner of Police Mylapore Police Station Chennai- 600 004.

12.The Inspector of Police (Law and Order) E5, Pattinambakkam Police Station, Pattinabakkam, Chennai- 028.

..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents more particularly the 12th respondent to consider the petitioners representation dated 06.03.2026 for granting permission and adequate police protection for the petitioner and the

founder and state president Shir.Arjun Sampath along with 24 members, Indu Makkal Katchi Tamilagam, the 135th Birth Anniversary of Annal Dr.Ambedkar to garland the statue of Annal Dr.Ambedkar situated at Ambedkar Memorial Hall, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai-600 028 on 14.04.2026 between 4.00 p.m to 4.30 p.m.

For Petitioner:

Mr.N.Seshadri For Respondents:

Mr.J.Ravindran, Additional Advocate General Assisted by Mr.A.Selvendran, Special Government Pleader for R1 to R8 Mr.K.M.D.Muhilan Additional Public Prosecutor for R9 to R12

ORDER

This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents more particularly the 12th respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 06.03.2026 for granting permission and adequate police protection for the petitioner, and the founder and state president Shir.Arjun Sampath along with 24 members, Indu Makkal Katchi Tamilagam, the 135th Birth Anniversary of Annal Dr.Ambedkar to garland the statue of Annal Dr.Ambedkar situated at Ambedkar Memorial Hall, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai-600 028 on 14.04.2026 between 4.00 p.m to 4.30 p.m.

2.The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that, the petitioner is a practising Advocate, a social worker, and the President for Chennai North Zone Advocates Wing of Indu Makkal Katchi (Tamilagam). It is submitted that, on an earlier occasion, when members of the Indu Makkal Katchi (Tamilagam) proceeded to the Dr.Ambedkar Memorial Hall, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai-600 028, for the purpose of garlanding the statue of Dr.Ambedkar on the occasion of his 130th birth anniversary, certain law and order issues arose. Therefore, apprehending similar issues this year, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 06.03.2026 to the respondents, seeking permission and adequate police protection, to enable the petitioner, along with the Founder and State President, Mr.

Arjun Sampath, and 24 members of Indu Makkal Katchi (Tamilagam), to garland the statue of Annal Dr.Ambedkar on the occasion of his 135th birth anniversary, schedule to be held on 14.04.2026 between 4.00 p.m and 4.30 p.m, at the Dr.Ambedkar Memorial Hall, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai-600 028. However, no response was received. Hence the present writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to provide adequate police protection to the petitioner and other office bearers to garland the statue of Dr.Ambedkar at the aforesaid venue.

3.The learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the learned Additional Advocate General for the respondents 1 to 8, would submit that the petitioner's application has already been forwarded to the Chief Electoral Officer, Mylapore.

4. Recording the said submission, this Writ Petition is closed, with liberty to the petitioner to approach the Chief Electoral Officer, Mylapore, in the manner known to law.

10-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Uma Note: Issue order copy today i.e on 10.04.2024

To

1. The Chief Electoral Officer, Tamilnadu Public (Elections) Department Secretariat, Chennai- 600 009.

2. The Secretary to Government Tamil Development and information Department Secretariat, Chennai- 600 009.

3. The Home Secretary to Government Secretariat, Chennai- 600 009.

4. The Electoral Registration officer Deputy Collector (land and Estate) / RD South office/ GCC, Zone-9, No.1 Lake Area 4th Cross Street, Nungambakkam, Chennai- 600 034.

5. The Electoral Registration Officer/ The Asst.Commissioner -Senior grade GCC, Zone-13, L.B.Road, Adyar, Chennai-600020.

6. The Assistant Electoral Registration officer/ The Assistant Revenue Officer No.1 Lake Area 4th Cross Street, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034.

7. The Assistant Electoral Registration Officer/ The Assistant Revenue officer GCC, Zone-13, L.B. Road, Adyar, Chennai- 600020.

8. The Tahsildar, Mylapore Taluk Office No.28, P.M.Salai,R.A.Puram, Chennai-28.

9. The Commissioner of Police Greater Chennai City Police Vepery,Chennai- 600 007.

10.The Deputy Commissioner of Police Mylapore Police Station Chennai- 600 004.

11.The Assistant Commissioner of Police Mylapore Police Station Chennai- 600 004.

12.The Inspector of Police (Law and Order) E5, Pattinambakkam Police Station, Pattinabakkam, Chennai- 028.

13.The Chief Electoral Officer Mylapore, Chennai.

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

Uma 10-04-2026