W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2146 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 16.04.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl(MD)No.2146 of 2026 S.Nagarajan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Veeravanallur Police Station, Tirunelveli District. 3.The Election Officer, Special Deputy Collector, Cheranmahadevi Constitution, Tirunelveli District. 4.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli District. ... Respondents (R4 is suo motu impleaded by this Court vide order dated 16.04.2026) PRAYER :-Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, direction to the respondents to grant permission and protection for conducting Temple Kodai Festival of Arulmigu Sri Muppidathi Amman Thirukovil situated at Therkutheru, Vellanguli Village, Ambasamudram Taluk, Tirunelveli District, scheduled to be conducted on 20.04.2026 and 21.04.2026 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2146 of 2026 13.03.2026 and 04.04.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Karthick Raja For R1 & R2 : Mr.S.Ravi Additional Public Prosecutor For R3 & R4 : Mr.C.Satheesh Government Advocate(Civil Side) ORDER Seeking to direct the respondents to grant permission and protection for conducting Temple Kodai Festival of Arulmigu Sri Muppidathi Amman Thirukovil situated at Therkutheru, Vellanguli Village, Ambasamudram Taluk, Tirunelveli District, scheduled to be conducted on 20.04.2026 and 21.04.2026 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 13.03.2026 and 04.04.2026, this writ petition is filed. 2. Heard the learned counsels on either side and carefully perused the materials available on record. 3. Since the election code of conduct for election has already been enforced, for the presence of rival groups, as necessitated, the conduct of a peace committee meeting between the rival parties is required. And this matter is pending before the Revenue Divisional Officer, Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2146 of 2026 District who is suo motu impleaded as 4th respondent. The 4th respondent is directed to conduct the Peace Committee meeting between the petitioner and the rival party and conclude the same as expeditiously as possible, facilitating the conduct of Kodai Festival of Arulmigu Sri Muppidathi Amman Thirukovil situated at Therkutheru, Vellanguli Village, Ambasamudram Taluk, Tirunelveli District, scheduled to be conducted on 20.04.2026 and 21.04.2026, if any consensus arrives, on or before 18.04.2026. 4. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 16.04.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No Note : Issue order copy on 16.04.2026. gbg To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Veeravanallur Police Station, Tirunelveli District. 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2146 of 2026 3.The Election Officer, Special Deputy Collector, Cheranmahadevi Constitution, Tirunelveli District. 4.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli District. 5.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2146 of 2026 L.VICTORIA GOWRI,J gbg W.P.Crl(MD)No.2146 of 2026 16.04.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis