Balakrishnan v. The Superintendent Of Police, Pudukottai

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.06.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI 1.Balakrishnan 2.Senthilkumar 3.Tamilselven 4.Suresh 5.Thandayuthapani ... Petitioners Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Ponnamaravathi, Pudukottai District.

3.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep.by The Inspector of Police, Ponnamaravathi Police Station.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to grant permission to conduct the Mulaipari Radha Oorvalam on the 5th day Mandagapadi in the place of Therku Radha Veethi, Melathaniyam Village, Ponnamaravathi Taluka, Pudukottai District connection with in the festival of Sri Muthumariyamman Temple festival at Melathaniyam Village, Ponnamaravathi Taluka, Pudukottai District scheduled to be held on 02.07.2026 1/4

by considering the petitioner's representation dated 08.05.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.B.Mahendrarajan For Respondents : Mr.S.Arun Arockiasamy Government Advocate (Crl.side)

ORDER

Seeking to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to grant permission to conduct the Mulaipari Radha Oorvalam on the 5th day Mandagapadi in the place of Therku Radha Veethi, Melathaniyam Village, Ponnamaravathi Taluka, Pudukottai District connection with in the festival of Sri Muthumariyamman Temple festival at Melathaniyam Village, Ponnamaravathi Taluka, Pudukottai District scheduled to be held on 02.07.2026 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 08.05.2026, this writ petition is filed.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is one of the committee members of 5th day Mandagapaditharar who is organizing the village festival i.e., Muthumariyamman Temple Festival. The said festival has been celebrated for several years. To prevent any law and order issues or untoward incidents, the petitioner had requested the respondent police to provide adequate police protection by way of representation dated 08.05.2026. Since the same was not considered, the petitioner is before this Court. 2/4

3. Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials available on record.

4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the 3rd respondent is directed to afford necessary police protection for the peaceful conduct of Mulaipari Radha Oorvalam on the 5th day Mandagapadi in the place of Therku Radha Veethi, Melathaniyam Village, Ponnamaravathi Taluka, Pudukottai District connection with in the festival of Sri Muthumariyamman Temple festival at Melathaniyam Village, Ponnamaravathi Taluka, Pudukottai District scheduled to be held on 02.07.2026.

5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. 08.06.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No gbg Note: Issue order copy on 11.06.2026.

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

gbg TO:- 1.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Ponnamaravathi, Pudukottai District.

3.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep.by The Inspector of Police, Ponnamaravathi Police Station.

Order made in Dated 08.06.2026 (2/2) 4/4