W.P.Crl.(MD)No.1570 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.03.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl.(MD)No.1570 of 2026 N.Duraipandi ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Superintendent of Police, The Superintendent of Police Office, Virudhunagar District. 2. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Deputy Superintendent of Police Office, Thiruchuli, Virudhunagar District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Veerachozhan Police Station, Virudhunagar District. 4. The Returning Officer, Virudhunagar District. ... Respondents (R4 is suo motu impleaded vide order of this Court dated 24.03.2026.) PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission to perform the program of `Valli Thirumanam Drama on 26.03.2026 at about from 10 P.M. and Periya Karuppu, Chinna Karuppu Drama on 27.03.2026 at about from 10 P.M. and Customary Temple Festival Programs on 26.03.2026 and 27.03.2026 in Sri Shanmugavalli Ammal Temple at Thiruchuli Taluk, Border of 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.1570 of 2026 Naduvapacheri on Nathakulam Road, Virudhunagar District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 06.03.2026. For Petitioner : Ms.S.Bharathi For Respondents : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar Government Advocate ORDER This petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents to grant permission to perform the program of Valli Thirumanam Drama on 26.03.2026 at about from 10 pm., and Periya Karuppu, Chinna Karuppu Drama on 27.03.2026 at about from 10 pm., and Customary Temple Festival Programs on 26.03.2026 and 27.03.2026 in Sri Shanmugavalli Ammal Temple at Thiruchuli Taluk, Border of Naduvapacheri on Nathakulam Road, Virudhunagar District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 06.03.2026. 2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent police submitted that since the elections are announced, the petitioner's representation may be directed to be considered by the Returning Officer. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.1570 of 2026 3. In view of the submissions made, this Court suo motu impleads the Returning Officer, Virudhunagar District as the fourth respondent in this petition. The petitioner is directed to make a fresh representation to the fourth respondent forthwith. On receipt of the same, the fourth respondent is directed to consider the said representation and pass appropriate orders, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of two days from today. 4. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. 23.03.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No sm Note: Issue order copy on 24.03.2026. TO:- 1. The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District. 2. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Deputy Superintendent of Police Office, Thiruchuli, Virudhunagar District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Veerachozhan Police Station, Virudhunagar District. 4. The Returning Officer, Virudhunagar District. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.1570 of 2026 L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. Sm 5. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. Order made in W.P.Crl.(MD)No.1570 of 2026 Dated 23.03.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis