Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/1646/2026disposed of

Poosari v. The State Of Tamilnadu Rep By, Its,

2026-03-25Honourable Mrs Justice L.Victoria Gowri4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 25.03.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI Poosari ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep by the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2. The Inspector of Police, Singampunari Police Station, Singampunari, Sivagangai District.

3. The Tahsildar, Singampunari, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents (R3 is suo motu impleaded vide order of this Court dated 25.03.2026 in this petition.) PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to give necessary permission and protection for cultural event namely Sri Valli Thirumanam Nadagam scheduled to be held on 19.04.2026 from 10.00 p.m. to 06.00 a.m. in connection with the Chithirai Thiruvizha of Arulmigau Karpaga Ayyanar, Periya Karuppu, Chinna Karuppu, Karadi Karuppasamy, Maravan Marathi, Andichamy, Vellaiyammal, Ucchaiyammal, Ponnazhagi and Kannimar Temple 1/4

at Karuparpatti, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District based on the petitioner's representation dated 12.03.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sathyachidambaram For Respondents : Mr.S.Ravi (R1 & R2) Additional Public Prosecutor Mr.C.Satheesh (R3) Government Advocate (Civil)

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents to give necessary permission and protection for cultural event namely Sri Valli Thirumanam Nadagam scheduled to be held on 19.04.2026 from 10.00 p.m. to 06.00 a.m. in connection with Chithirai Thiruvizha of Arulmigau Karpaga Ayyanar, Periya Karuppu, Chinna Karuppu, Karadi Karuppasamy, Maravan Marathi, Andichamy, Vellaiyammal, Ucchaiyammal, Ponnazhagi and Kannimar Temple at Karuparpatti, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 12.03.2026.

2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents submitted that, in view of the tussle between two groups claiming rights to conduct the temple festival, the 2/4

matter has already been forwarded by the respondent police to the concerned Tahsildar. Accordingly, it is for the jurisdictional Tahsildar to constitute a peace committee and thereafter resolve the dispute between the two groups. The Tahsildar, Singampunari, Sivagangai District is suo motu impleaded as the third respondent, and Mr. C. Satheesh, learned Government Advocate, takes notice on his behalf.

3. Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials placed before this Court.

4. Considering the facts and circumstances of this case, the third respondent is directed to conclude the peace committee within a period of one week from the date of receipt of copy of this order and facilitate proper conduct of the temple festival amicably with both groups participating peacefully.

5. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. 25.03.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No sm 3/4

L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

Sm TO:-

1. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2. The Inspector of Police, Singampunari Police Station, Singampunari, Sivagangai District.

3. The Tahsildar, Singampunari, Sivagangai District.

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

Order made in Dated 25.03.2026 4/4