Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/552/2026disposed of

Hereditary Trustees Of Arulmighu Piramar Temple v. The Superintendent Of Police

2026-02-04Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :04.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.Crl.(MD) No. 552 of 2026 Hereditary Trustees of Arulmighu Piramar Temple, Rep. by one of the Hereditary Trustee, C.Ravi, Thoppanayagam Village, Chenniyaviduthi Panchayat, Thiruvonam Taluk, Thanjavur District.

... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Vaattathikottai Police Station, Thanjavur District.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to give adequate police protection during Maha Kumbabishega Festival will be conducted on 07.02.2026 and 08.02.2026 in the Arulmighu Sri Poornakala, Pushpa Kala, Samedha Sri Peramayanar Swamy Temple situated at Thoppanayagam Village,

Chenniyaviduthi Panchayat, Thiruvonam Taluk, Thanjavur District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 22.12.2025. For Petitioner :Mr.D.R.Murugesan For Respondents :Mr.A.S.Abul Kaalam Azad, Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents herein to give adequate police protection during Maha Kumbabishega Festival will be conducted on 07.02.2026 and 08.02.2026 in the Arulmighu Sri Poornakala, Pushpa Kala, Samedha Sri Peramayanar Swamy Temple situated at Thoppanayagam Village, Chenniyaviduthi Panchayat, Thiruvonam Taluk, Thanjavur District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 22.12.2025.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is a Hereditary Trustees of Arulmighu Piramar Temple, recognized by the HR and CE Department. The petitioner is seeking police protection for conducting Maha Kumbabishega Festival.

3.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent Police and perused the materials available on records. 4.In view of the submissions made by both sides, the respondents are directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.12.2025, after considering the objections by all the share holders. The respondents are directed to consider the petitioner's representation in the light of the order passed by the HR and CE Department, dated 06.01.2016. 5.With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

04.02.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes vsg Note:Issue Order Copy on 05.02.2026.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Vaattathikottai Police Station, Thanjavur District.

3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

S.SRIMATHY, J vsg W.P.Crl.(MD) No. 552 of 2026 04.02.2026