W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2820 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.05.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.Crl.(MD).No.2820 of 2026 Ganesan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Adirampattinam Police Station, Thanjavur District. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adal Padal scheduled to be held on 30.05.2026 night at about 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm in connection with “Vaikasi Perun thiruvizha festival” in Arulmigu Sri Sandhana Mariamman Kovil at Karaiyur Street, Adirampattinam, Pattukkottai Taluk, Thanjavur District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 18.05.2026. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2820 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.R.Seenivasan For Respondents : Mr.R.Meenakshi Sundaram Additional Public Prosecutor ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and police protection for conducting Adal Padal programme on 30.05.2026 in connection with “Vaikasi Perun thiruvizha festival” in Arulmigu Sri Sandhana Mariamman Kovil at Karaiyur Street, Adirampattinam, Pattukkottai Taluk, Thanjavur District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 18.05.2026. 2. In view of the averments in the petition, the second respondent is directed to grant permission and provide police protection to Adal Padal programme to be conducted on 30.05.2026. 3. It is made clear that the function shall be completed before 10.00 PM on the said date. The petitioner shall strictly comply with the Circular issued by the Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu in Rc.007301/Genl.I(1)/2019 dated 09.04.2019. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2820 of 2026 4. With the above observations, this Writ Petition stands allowed. There shall be no order as to costs. 20.05.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No Lm Note: Issue order copy by 25.05.2026 To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Adirampattinam Police Station, Thanjavur District. 3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2820 of 2026 R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J. Lm W.P.Crl.(MD).No.2820 of 2026 20.05.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis