W.P(MD)No.24225 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.09.2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P(MD)No.24225 of 2025 and W.M.P.(MD)Nos.19015 and 19018 of 2025 Azhaguvelchamy ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai. 3.The Tahsildar, Thiruppuvanam Taluk, Sivagangai District. 4.Azhaguchellasamy @ Rajendran 5.Ganesan 6.N.Padmarajan ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent Nos.1 to 3 to ensure the participation of all Aayakattutharars 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.24225 of 2025 in connection with Avani Festival to be held between 02.09.2025 and 10.09.2025 in Sri Manthai Muthumariamman Vagaiyara Temples situated in Piramanur Village, Thiruppuvanam Taluk, Sivagangai District based on the petitioner's representation dated 25.08.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Krishnan For Respondents : Mr.M.Gangatharan, Government Advocate for R1 to R3. Mr.A.Balaji for R4 to R6. ORDER The case on pertains to conduct of Aavani festival for the petition mentioned temple. The petitioner alleges that his group is being excluded from the celebration. 2.This allegation is firmly denied by the private respondents. 3.In order to ensure that the event is passes off peacefully, the following directions are issued:- (a) The karagam will be lifted and carried only by the temple priest (Muniyandi, S/o.Magakalli) and not by anybody else. 2/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.24225 of 2025 (b) Totally 15 mulaparies are proposed to be kept in the mandhai. The petitioner and Chandrakumar are permitted to lift and carry two of the mulaparies. (c) It is made clear that nobody shall be excluded from participating in the event. (d) The jurisdictional Inspector of Police apprehends that law and order issue may crop up and to avoid the same, she has suggested certain precautionary steps to be taken. Acceding to her suggestion, it is directed that no person shall be offered any shawl or towel. The event is being conducted by the entire village and no individual person shall be given credit. In the the mike, no individual name should be mentioned. (e) Since the private respondents in this writ petition have agreed to abide by any direction that may be issued by the jurisdictional police for smooth conduct of the event, they are permitted to hold Sri Valli Thirumanam drama and Veerapandiya Kattabomman drama. The event is 3/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.24225 of 2025 to be held on 09.09.2025 as well as 10.09.2025. Sri Valli Thirumanam drama can be held from 07.00 pm to 12.00 midnight on 09.09.2025. As regards Veerapandiya Kattabomman drama, it shall be wound up by 10.00 pm sharply on 10.09.2025. The organizers will ensure that the decibel level of the amplifiers do not exceed the permitted standards. 4.This writ petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 08.09.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias Issue order copy on 08.09.2025. To:- 1.The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai. 3.The Tahsildar, Thiruppuvanam Taluk, Sivagangai District. 4/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.24225 of 2025 5/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.24225 of 2025 G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. ias W.P(MD)No.24225 of 2025 08.09.2025 6/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis