W.P.No.4499 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 07.02.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.No.4499 of 2025 Sithaiyan ... Petitioner -Vs- State Rep By Its The Inspector of Police, Mettur Police Station, Salem District. ... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to grant permission and necessary protection to perform the consecration (Kumbabishkam) on the event of Mariamman Kovil Temple Festival at Anna Nagar, Pongiamman Nagar, Kavery Cross, Mettur Taluk, Salem District which is held to be on 05.02.2025 to 15.02.2025 based on the representation of the petitioner dated 27.01.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Senthilkumar For Respondent : Mr.R.Vinothraja Government Advocate (Crl.side) ORDER This writ petition has been filed for direction directing the respondent to grant permission and necessary protection to perform the consecration (Kumbabishkam) on the event of Mariamman Kovil Temple Festival at Anna https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.4499 of 2025 Nagar, Pongiamman Nagar, Kavery Cross, Mettur Taluk, Salem District which is held to be on 05.02.2025 to 15.02.2025 based on the representation of the petitioner dated 27.01.2025. 2. Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record. 3. On instructions, the learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) appearing for the respondents submitted that the counter party is objecting to conduct consecration (Kumbabishkam) on the event of Mariamman Kovil Temple Festival at Anna Nagar, Pongiamman Nagar, Kavery Cross, Mettur Taluk, Salem District from 05.02.2025 to 15.02.2025. That apart, already the FIR has been registered in respect of a dispute between the petitioner and the counter parties in respect of conducting consecration (Kumbabishkam) on the event of Mariamman Kovil Temple Festival at Anna Nagar, Pongiamman Nagar, Kavery Cross, Mettur Taluk, Salem District. It is pending for investigation in Crime No.42 of 2025 on the file of the respondent. 4. Therefore, the representation submitted by the petitioner seeking https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.4499 of 2025 police protection cannot be considered. The respondent is directed to complete the investigation in Crime No.42 of 2025 and file a final report, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5. Accordingly, this writ petition stands dismissed. No costs. 07.02.2025 Internet: Yes Index : Yes/No Neutral Citation: Yes/No Speaking/Non Speaking order mn G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.4499 of 2025 mn To 1. The Inspector of Police, Mettur Police Station, Salem District. 2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. W.P.No.4499 of 2025 07.02.2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis