WP Crl. No. 1173 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 14-05-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P. DHANABAL WP Crl. No. 1173 of 2026 Karupaiah S/o.Periyasamy, North Street, Avatti Village, Thittakudi Taluk, Cuddalore District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector, O/o. District Collector, Cuddalore District. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer O/o. Revenue Divisional Office, Viruthachalam Division, Viruthachalam, Cuddalore District. 3. The Thasildhar, Thittakudi Thasildhar Office, Thittakudi Taluk, Cuddalore District. 4. The Inspector of Police Ramanatham Police Station, Cuddalore District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition criminal is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, praying to issue a WRIT OF MANDAMUS, directing the 4th respondent to give the suitable protection for the deity procession to be scheduled on 17.05.2026 in the temple of Arulmigu Aiyannar Temple, Avatti Village, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1173 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 Thittakudi Taluk, Cuddalore District as per the proceedings vide Na.Ka.A3/15/2026 dated 07.05.2026 passed by the 3rd respondent. For Petitioner(s): P.Muthamizhselvakumar For Respondent(s): Mr.A.Damodaran Additional Public Prosecutor ORDER This Writ Petition Criminal has been filed seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the 4th respondent to give suitable protection for the deity procession scheduled to be held on 17.05.2026 in the temple of Arulmigu Aiyannar Temple, Avatti Village, Thittakudi Taluk, Cuddalore District as per the proceedings vide Na.Ka.A3/15/2026 dated 07.05.2026 passed by the 3rd respondent. 2. This Writ Petition Criminal is disposed of at the time of admission with the consent of the learned counsel for the Petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the respondents. 3. When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the respondents submitted that the respondents would consider the representation of the petitioner in accordance with law and they have no objection in providing police protection subject to the petitioner furnishing an undertaking for maintaining law and order. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1173 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 4. Recording the same, the writ petition criminal stands disposed of. No costs. 14-05-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No nr To 1. The District Collector, O/o. District Collector, Cuddalore District. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer O/o. Revenue Divisional Office, Viruthachalam Division, Viruthachalam, Cuddalore District. 3. The Thasildhar, Thittakudi Thasildhar Office, Thittakudi Taluk, Cuddalore District. 4. The Inspector of Police Ramanatham Police Station, Cuddalore District. Note: 1. Registry is directed to forthwith upload this order in the Official Website of this Court. 2. All concerned to act on this order being uploaded in Official Website of this Court without insisting on certified hard copies. To be noted, this order when uploaded in the official website of this Court will be watermarked and will also have a QR code. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1173 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 P.DHANABAL, J. NR WP Crl. No. 1173 of 2026 14-05-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis