W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3616 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3616 of 2026 R.Marimuthu ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Tenkasi. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Puliyangudi Division, Tenkasi District. 3.The Inspector of Police, Puliyangudi Police Station, Tenkasi District. 4.The Tahsildar, Kadayanallur Taluk, Tenkasi District. ... Respondents (R4 is suo motu impleaded vide order of this Court dated 01.07.2026) PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and protection for conducting the Pongal festival scheduled to be held on 14.08.2026 and 15.08.2026 of Aulmigu Karuppasamy temple at Surangudi village, Tenkasi district based on the petitioner's representation dated 27.06.2026. 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3616 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.V.Vijayendiran For R1 – R3 : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy Government Advocate (Crl.) For R4 : M/s.M.R.Priyanka Jothi Government Advocate (Civil) ORDER Seeking to direct the respondents to grant permission and protection for conducting Pongal festival scheduled to be held on 14.08.2026 and 15.08.2026 of Arulmigu Karuppasamy temple at Surangudi village, Tenkasi district based on the petitioner's representation dated 27.06.2026, this writ petition is filed. 2. The Tahsildar, Kadayanallur Taluk, Tenkasi District is suo motu impleaded as 4th respondent. Registry is directed to carry out the necessary amendment in the cause title. 3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner's representation dated 27.06.2026 is still pending without consideration. 4. The learned Government Advocate(Crl.side) submitted that the petitioner's representation is promptly received and considered. Considering the 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3616 of 2026 nature of the dispute between the two groups of the same community, L.I.R.No. 49 of 2026 was issued under Section 126 of BNSS dated 10.06.2026. The same is pending before the 4th respondent. 5. Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials available on record. 6. In this regard, the 4th respondent is directed to conduct peace committee by putting all the members of two groups on notice on or before 20.07.2026 and pass necessary orders, in accordance with law. 7. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. 01.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No gbg Note : Issue order copy on 09.07.2026. TO:- 1.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Tenkasi. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3616 of 2026 Puliyangudi Division, Tenkasi District. L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. gbg 3.The Inspector of Police, Puliyangudi Police Station, Tenkasi District. 4.The Tahsildar, Kadayanallur Taluk, Tenkasi District. 5.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. Order made in W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3616 of 2026 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3616 of 2026 Dated 01.07.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis