W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2774 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.05.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.2774 of 2026 M.Palaniyappan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Vattathikottai Police Station, Vattathikottai Village, Thiruvonam Taluk, Thanjavur District. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to grant permission and provide adequate police protection for conducting Vaikasi Visaga Perum Thiruvizha of Arulmigu Sri Thirumeni Amman Thirukovil situated at Periyakkottaikadu Village, Thiruvonam Taluk, Thanjavur District from 24.05.2026 to 02.06.2026 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 02.05.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Rajamohan For Respondents : Mr.Abdul Kalam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.side) 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2774 of 2026 ORDER The present writ petition has been filed seeking mandamus directing the respondents to grant permission and provide adequate police protection for conducting Vaikasi Visaga Perum Thiruvizha of Arulmigu Sri Thirumeni Amman Thirukovil at Periyakkottaikadu Village, Thiruvonam Taluk, Thanjavur District from 24.05.2026 to 02.06.2026 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 02.05.2026. 2. Considering the representation of the petitioner, this Court is inclined to allow this writ petition and there shall be a direction to the respondent police to grant permission for conducting “Vaikasi Visaga Perum Thiruvizha” of Arulmigu Sri Thirumeni Amman Thirukovil at Periyakkottaikadu Village, Thiruvonam Taluk, Thanjavur District from 24.05.2026 to 02.06.2026 and to provide adequate police protection. It is made clear that in case of any obscene songs or dances, the respondent police are entitled to interfere and stop the function. 3. This Writ Petition is allowed. No costs. 20.05.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2774 of 2026 To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Vattathikottai Police Station, Vattathikottai Village, Thiruvonam Taluk, Thanjavur District. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2774 of 2026 R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J. rmi W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2774 of 2026 20.05.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis