Kamaraj v. The Superintendent Of Police, Thanjavur,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 27/01/2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Kamaraj ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Superintendent of Police, , Thanjavur,, Thanjavur District.

2. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Orathanadu Sub Division, Thanjavur District..

3. The Inspector of Police, Pappanadu Police Station, Thanjavur District.

... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to grant permission for conducting cultural programs scheduled on 28.01.2026 between 06.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m in pursuance to the Jeernotharana Astabanthana Maha Kumbavisegam festival of Arulmigu Sri Selva Vinayagar, Sri Karkuthi Ayyanar, Sri Kaliamman and Sri Ruthrakaliamman at Avitanallavijayapuram, Chinnakumulai Village, Orathanadu Taluk, Thanjavur District on the basis of the representations dated 06.12.2025, 05.01.2026, 19.01.2026 and 23.01.2026 whtin a stipulated time period in accordance with law. 1/5

For Petitioner : Mr. C.Senthil Murugan Advocate.

For Respondent : Mr.A.S. Abulkalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to grant permission for conducting cultural programs scheduled on 28.01.2026, between 06:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., in connection with the Jeernotharana Astabanthana Maha Kumbavisegam festival of Arulmigu Sri Selva Vinayagar, Sri Karkuthi Ayyanar, Sri Kaliamman, and Sri Ruthrakaliamman, at Avitanallavijayapuram, Chinnakumulai Village, Orathanadu Taluk, Thanjavur District, based on the representations dated 06.12.2025, 05.01.2026, 19.01.2026, and 23.01.2026, within a stipulated time period and in accordance with the law.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. side) appearing for the respondents. 2/5

3. Considering the submissions made by the learned counsel on both sides, this Court directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.01.2026 and grant permission to conduct the cultural programs scheduled on 28.01.2026, with the timing restricted from 06:00 p.m. to 09:00 p.m., in connection with the Jeernotharana Astabanthana Maha Kumbavisegam festival of Arulmigu Sri Selva Vinayagar, Sri Karkuthi Ayyanar, Sri Kaliamman, and Sri Ruthrakaliamman at Avitanallavijayapuram, Chinnakumulai Village, Orathanadu Taluk, Thanjavur District. Furthermore, the petitioner is directed to record the entire event without editing and produce the same before this Court on 30.01.2026.

4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. 27.01.2026 Index : yes / No Internet : yes / No trp 3/5

TO

1. The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur,, Thanjavur District.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Orathanadu Sub Division, Thanjavur District..

3. The Inspector of Police, Pappanadu Police Station, Thanjavur District.

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S.SRIMATHY,J TRP

ORDER

IN WP CRL.(MD) No.414 of 2026 Date : 27/01/2026 5/5