Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/2547/2026disposed of

Saravanan v. The Superintendent Of Police,

2026-04-29Honourable Mrs Justice L.Victoria Gowri4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.04.2026

CORAM:

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

1.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kannivadi Police Station, Dindigul District.

3.The Tahsildar, Dindigul West Taluk, Dindigul.

4.The President/Secretary, Solaikadu 24 Manai Telungu Chettiyar Sangam, Solaikadu, Panrimalai Village, Dindigul District.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing Respondents No.1 to 3 to ensure that the Kumbabishekam and festivals of Sri Subramaniyar Temple, Solaikadu, are conducted jointly by all community people in accordance with the peace committee resolutions dated 28.04.2026 and 03.06.2019 and consequently the petitioner conducting the festival on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 16.04.2026.

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For Petitioner : Mr.J.Vishnu For Respondents : Mr.M.Muthumanikkam (R3) Government Advocate (Civil) Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar (R1 & R2) Government Advocate (Crl.)

ORDER

This petition has been filed to direct respondents No.1 to 3 to ensure that the Kumbabishekam and festivals of Sri Subramaniyar Temple, Solaikadu, are conducted jointly by all community people in accordance with the peace committee resolutions dated 28.04.2026 and 03.06.2019 and consequently the petitioner conducting the festival on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 16.04.2026.

2. Considering the limited scope of the relief sought for, notice to the private respondent is dispensed with.

3. The learned Government Advocate(Crl.side) submitted that the representation of the petitioner was rejected on the ground of election code of conduct.

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4. Heard the learned counsels on either side and carefully perused the materials available on record.

5. Since the elections are over, the respondent police is directed to facilitate the petitioner from conducting temple festival in terms of the peace committee resolutions dated 28.04.2026 and 03.06.2019.

6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

29.04.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No gbg Note: Issue order copy on 29.04.2026.

TO:- 1.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kannivadi Police Station, Dindigul District.

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

gbg 3.The Tahsildar, Dindigul West Taluk, Dindigul.

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

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