W.P.No.18027 of 2024 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 04.03.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.No.18027 of 2024 N.Karupusamy ...Petitioner Versus 1.The Superintendent of Police Office of The Police Superintendent, Perambalur. 2.The Inspector Of Police Kunnam Police Station, Perambalur District. 3.K.Radhakrishnan ...Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to provide adequate police protection to perform the pooja and other festival activities in the temple namely Arulmigu Vinayagar Selliamman, Chinnakarupusamy, Periyakarupusamy, Muthaiyasamy, Thaiyalnayagi, Marudhaiyan, Ayyanar Temple, situated at Karaipadi Village, Alathur Taluk, Perambalur District by considering the petitioner's complaint / Representation dated 30.04.2024. p. 2 W.P.No.18027 of 2024 For Petitioner : Mr.A.V.Raja For R1 & R2 : Mr.A.Gopinath Government Advocate (Crl.Side) For R3 : Mr.G.Ilamurugu ORDER This Criminal Original Petition has been filed for a direction, directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to provide adequate police protection to perform the pooja and other festival activities in the temple viz., Arulmigu Vinayagar Selliamman, Chinnakarupusamy, Periyakarupusamy, Muthaiyasamy, Thaiyalnayagi, Marudhaiyan, Ayyanar Temple, situated at Karaipadi Village, Alathur Taluk, Perambalur District. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record. 3. It is seen that now the temple festival for Arulmigu Vinayagar Selliamman, Chinnakarupusamy, Periyakarupusamy, Muthaiyasamy, Thaiyalnayagi, Marudhaiyan, Ayyanar Temple, situated at Karaipadi Village, Alathur Taluk, Perambalur District, is already over. p. 3 W.P.No.18027 of 2024 That apart, there is a complaint from the third respondent alleging that the petitioner has swindle the temple property and other personal belongings of the temple. Therefore, the petitioner cannot be permitted to perform the pooja and other festival activities, as there is a dispute between the petitioner and other regarding the administration of the temple. 4. In view of the above, the request made by the petitioner seeking police protection cannot be considered. Thus, the writ petition is devoid of merits and is liable to be dismissed. Accordingly, this Writ Petition stands dismissed. However, the petitioner is at liberty to approach the Civil Court for appropriate relief. No costs. 04.03.2025 Index : Yes/No Neutral citation : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order Lpp To 1.The Superintendent of Police Office of The Police Superintendent, Perambalur. p. 4 W.P.No.18027 of 2024 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. Lpp 2.The Inspector Of Police Kunnam Police Station, Perambalur District.aproe, Chennai -600004 3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai. W.P.No.18027 of 2024 04.03.2025