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Lakshmanan v. The Revenue Divisional Officer,

2026-05-07Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.05.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mrs.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Lakshmanan

...Petitioner

vs.

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o. the Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruchirappalli.

2. The Commissioner of Police, Tiruchirappalli City, Tiruchirappalli.

3. The Inspector of Police, E-Pudur Police Station, Tiruchirappalli City.

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition Criminal filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to grant permission and to provide police protection to conduct the Aadalum Paadalum dance programme on 10.05.2026 from 07.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m in pursuant to the 70th year Chithirai Urchava Thiruvizha of Arulmigu Selvamuthu Mariamman Thirukoil, situated at Mill Colony, Ramji Nagar, Tiruchirappalli City, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 25.04.2026.

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For Petitioner : Ms.Hema.B For Respondents : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (Crl. Side) for R2 and R3 Mr.B.Ramanathan, Additional Government Pleader for R1

ORDER

The present Writ Petition is filed for a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to grant permission and to provide police protection to conduct the Aadalum Paadalum dance programme on 10.05.2026 from 07.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m in pursuant to the 70th year Chithirai Urchava Thiruvizha of Arulmigu Selvamuthu Mariamman Thirukoil, situated at Mill Colony, Ramji Nagar, Tiruchirappalli City, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 25.04.2026.

2. Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad, learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) takes notice for R2 and R3 and Mr.B.Ramanathan, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice for R1.

3. By consent on either sides, this Writ Petition Criminal is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 2/5

4. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submitted that the petitioner is seeking to conduct the Adal Padal programme beyond 10.00 p.m. Hence, the respondents have not granted permission for the same.

5. In view of the same, the respondents are directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 25.04.2026 forthwith and grant permission subject to all necessary conditions and also restricting the time frame from 7.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. The petitioner shall also submit an undertaking affidavit before the third respondent stating that no obscenity will be exhibited and that no obscene songs will be performed.

6. With these directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No Costs. 07.05.2026 Speaking / Non-speaking order Index : Yes/No NCC : Yes/No mbi Note: Issue order copy on 08.05.2026 3/5

To

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o. the Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruchirappalli.

2. The Commissioner of Police, Tiruchirappalli City, Tiruchirappalli.

3. The Inspector of Police, E-Pudur Police Station, Tiruchirappalli City.

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S.SRIMATHY, J.

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