W.P.No.11675 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 01.04.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.No.11675 of 2025 Arunachalam ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Superintendent of Police, No.2, Sankari Main Road, Nethimedu Salem – 636 002. 2.The Inspector of Police, Attur Rural Police Station, Attur Town, Salem – 636 102. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Kotaimariamman Temple Campus, Salem – 636 001 ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondent to give police protection for the peaceful celebration of the Chitra Pournami Festival conducted on 12.05.2025, 13.05.2025 and 14.05.2025 in Kaliamman, Mariamman, Perumal and Vinayakar Temples in Paithur Village, Attur Taluk, Salem District. ________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.11675 of 2025 For Petitioner : Mr.SP.Chockalingam For Respondent : Mr.A.Gopinath Government Advocate (Crl.Side) ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner, to provide adequate police protection to conduct the Chitra Pournami Festival on 12.05.2025, 13.05.2025 and 14.05.2025 in Kaliamman, Mariamman, Perumal and Vinayakar Temples in Paithur Village, Attur Taluk, Salem District. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondents 1 & 2 and perused the materials available on record. 3. Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the writ petition, the second respondent is directed to conduct enquiry on the representation made by the petitioner dated 13.02.2025, and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. ________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.11675 of 2025 4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 01.04.2025 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Neutral Citation : Yes/No Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order drl To 1.The Superintendent of Police, No.2, Sankari Main Road, Nethimedu, Salem – 636 002. 2.The Inspector of Police, Attur Rural Police Station, Attur Town, Salem – 636 102. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Kotaimariamman Temple Campus, Salem – 636 001. 4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. drl ________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.11675 of 2025 W.P.No.11675 of 2025 01.04.2025 ________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis