P.Danushkodi v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.06.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI P.Danushkodi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep.by The Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thachanallur Sub Division, Tirunelveli District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Thachanallur Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondent PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records relating to the refusal impugned order passed by respondent in C.No. 43/Forecast/C2PS/2026 dated 07.06.2026, quash the same and consequently direct the 4th respondent to grant permission and adequate police protection for conducting the Horse Race in connection with the Kodai Festival of Arulmigu Sri Sandhimarithamman Temple, Thachanallur, Tirunelveli District, on 1/4

24.06.2026 and based on the petitioner's representation dated 06.06.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Mathava Selvam For R1 : M/s.M.R.Priyanka Jothi Government Advocate (Civil) For R2 - R4 : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy Government Advocate (Crl.)

ORDER

Challenging the impugned order passed by the 4th respondent in C.No. 43/Forecast/C2PS/2026 dated 07.06.2026, and consequently direct the 4th respondent to grant permission and adequate police protection for conducting the Horse Race in connection with the Kodai Festival of Arulmigu Sri Sandhimarithamman Temple, Thachanallur, Tirunelveli District, on 24.06.2026 and based on the petitioner's representation dated 06.06.2026, this writ petition is filed.

2. A report has been filed by the 2nd respondent in which it is clearly stated that this is the first time, such a Horse Race is sought to be conducted during Kodai Festival of Arulmigu Sri Sandhimarithamman Temple, Thachanallur, Tirunelveli District, and the proposed route passes through a communally sensitive and highly congested area that is prone to traffic congestion. It is also made clear in the report that no feasible alternate route exists in the said locality.

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3 .Recording the same, this Writ Petition stands dismissed. 24.06.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No gbg TO:- 1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thachanallur Sub Division, Tirunelveli District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Thachanallur Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

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

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

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