W.P.No.15095 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 28.04.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.No.15095 of 2025 M.Guru Lakshmanan Kattalidarar (custodian of the idol) of Arulmigu Mangammal Mahalakshmi Temple, No.105, Varnapuram 5th Street, Bhavani P.O., Erode – 638 301. ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Thaildar, Anthiyur, Erode District. 2. The Superintendent of Police, Erode District, Erode. 3. The Sub Inspector of Police, Bargur Police Station, Bargur Post, Erode District – 638 501. 4. The Inspector of Police, Anthiyur Police Station, Anthiyur Post, Erode District – 638 501. 5. Eeranan 6. Eeranan https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.15095 of 2025 7. Eppi 8. Thundonna 9. Giriyan ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 16.04.2025 and to convene a meeting regarding the grant of police protection for the Chithirai festival rally involving the procession of the idol of Arulmigu Mangammal Mahalakshmi from Kathrimalai to Erode and back, scheduled to be held from 10.05.2025 to 13.05.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.S.P.Yuaraj For Respondents For R1 : Mr.P.Balathandayutham Special Government Pleader For R2 to R4 : Mr.A.Gopinath Government Advocate (Crl. Side) ORDER This writ petition has been filed for direction directing the first respondent to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner dated 16.04.2025 seeking police protection to conduct Chithirai festival rally involving the procession of the idol of Arulmigu Mangammal Mahalakshmi temple. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.15095 of 2025 perused the materials placed before this Court. 3. It is seen that there is a dispute in respect of the right over the Arulmigu Mangammal Mahalakshmi temple and there are suits also pending between the parties in O.S.No.521 of 1999 on the file of the District Munsif Court, Bhavani and O.S.No.347 of 2019 on the file of the District Munsif Court, Anthiyur. That apart, the right cannot be decided by this Court to allow the petitioner to conduct Chithirai festival rally including the procession of the idol of Arulmigu Mangammal Mahalakshmi from Kathrimalai to Erode. Therefore, the representation submitted by the petitioner cannot be considered and the writ petition itself is devoid of merits and liable to be dismissed. However, the petitioner is at liberty to approach the civil Court, if so advised. 4. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs. 28.04.2025 Index : Yes/No Neutral citation : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order rts https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.15095 of 2025 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. rts To 1. The Thaildar, Anthiyur, Erode District. 2. The Superintendent of Police, Erode District, Erode. 3. The Sub Inspector of Police, Bargur Police Station, Bargur Post, Erode District – 638 501. 4. The Inspector of Police, Anthiyur Police Station, Anthiyur Post, Erode District – 638 501. 5. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Chennai. W.P.No.15095 of 2025 28.04.2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis