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M.Subbaiah v. The State Of Tamilnadu, Rep. By The Superintendent Of Police,

2026-05-27Honourable Mr Justice K.Murali Shankar6 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.05.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.MURALI SHANKAR M.Subbaiah

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu Rep.by The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superindent of Police, Sivagangai.

2.The State of Tamil Nadu Rep.by The Inspector of Police, Puzhuthupatti Police Station, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to grant permission to conduct Themmangu cultural festival on 31.05.2026 at about 10.00 pm to 01.00 a.m, and on 01.06.2026 to conduct Valli Thirumanam drama in front of the temples Arulmigu Sri Seerangathaman Temple at Sri Madurai Veeran Temple Konapatti, Musundapatti Panchayat, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District by considering petitioner's representation dated 25.05.2026.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Sivalingam For Respondents : Mr.S.Sivasubramanian, Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu (Crl. Side) 1/6

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and police protection to conduct Themmangu cultural festival on 31.05.2026 at about 10.00 pm to 01.00 a.m, and on 01.06.2026 to conduct Valli Thirumanam drama in front of the temples Arulmigu Sri Seerangathaman Temple at Sri Madurai Veeran Temple Konapatti, Musundapatti Panchayat, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District by considering petitioner's representation dated 25.05.2026. 2.Mr.S.Sivasubramanian, learned Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu (Crl. Side) takes notice for the respondents. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner would submit that the writ petitioner has submitted a representation, dated 25.05.2026, to the second respondent seeking permission to conduct Themmangu cultural festival on 31.05.2026 at about 10.00 pm to 01.00 a.m, and on 01.06.2026 to conduct Valli Thirumanam drama and that since no order was passed, the writ petitioner has come before this Court for the above said relief. 2/6

4.The learned Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondents would submit that they may be permitted to conduct the Themmangu cultural festival on 31.05.2026 from 07.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. and the organizers may be directed to follow the conditions to be imposed.

5. At this juncture, the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner would submit that they will follow the directions to be imposed by the Court as well as the respondent police.

6. It is brought to the notice of this Court that the Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu, Chennai had issued a circular memorandum in Rc.No. 007301/Genl.I(1)/2019, dated 09.04.2019, along with instructions to the Inspectors of Police throughout Tamil Nadu for consideration of applications seeking permission for conducting cultural programme. Therefore, the second respondent is directed to consider the writ petitioner's representation dated 25.05.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law. In the event of permission being granted, the writ petitioner shall strictly adhere to the Circular issued by the Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu / Head of Police Force, Chennai, in Rc.No.007301/Genl.I(1)/2019, dated 09.04.2019, and 3/6

comply with all other conditions imposed by the police authorities. The respondent police shall also impose the following conditions in addition to any other conditions that may be imposed by them; (a) The programme shall be conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner without causing any disturbance to public peace and tranquility or giving rise to any law and order problem;

(b) No obscene dance performance, vulgar dialogues or double meaning songs shall be played or performed during the programme;

(c) The cultural programme shall be conducted strictly between 07.00 p.m. and 10.00 p.m.;

(d) In the event of violation of any of the above conditions, the respondent police or any officer duly authorised by them shall be at liberty to take appropriate action in accordance with law, including stopping the programme forthwith.

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

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To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superindent of Police, Sivagangai.

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

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

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K.MURALI SHANKAR, J gns 27.05.2026 6/6