W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3970 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3970 of 2026 M.G.Rajarajan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Tahsildar, R.S Mangalam Taluk, Ramanathapuram District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Thirupalaikudi Police Station, Ramanathapuram District. 3.Baskaran ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to give permission and police protection to conduct the festival of Arulmugu Sri Othasadi Eeswaran Thirukoil on (Aadi 22) 07.08.2026 by following the rituals by considering the petitioner's representation dated 16.06.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Panneer Selvam For R1 : M/s.M.R.Priyanka Jothi Government Advocate (Civil) For R2 : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy Government Advocate (Crl.) 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3970 of 2026 For R3 : Mr.T.Amjad Khan ORDER Seeking to direct the 2nd respondent to give permission and police protection to conduct the festival of Arulmugu Sri Othasadi Eeswaran Thirukoil on (Aadi 22) 07.08.2026 by following the rituals by considering the petitioner's representation dated 16.06.2026, this writ petition is filed. 2. The learned counsel for the petitioner sought the indulgence of this Court seeking to direct the 2nd respondent to grant permission to conduct Aadi festival on 07.08.2026. 3. Per contra, the learned counsel for the 3rd respondent submitted that the date has already been fixed by the villages for conducting Aadi festival. 4. The learned Government Advocate(Civil) submitted that a peace committee was already conducted between the petitioner faction and the 3rd respondent faction. It was resolved that the respective factions may be directed to conduct the festival separately on their own. 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3970 of 2026 5. Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials available on record. 6. A careful perusal of the peace committee resolution would make it clear that both the factions were directed to participate on 22.07.2026 brushing aside their indifferences. However, it was made clear that from the next year, the respective factions shall organize their programs in separate days. In view of such resolution, the petitioner as well as the 3rd respondent factions are directed to participate in the temple festival for the animal sacrifice together. The festival would commence from 29.07.2026 and conclude on 07.08.2026 with animal sacrifice. As far as the animal sacrifice on the last day is concerned, both the factions are directed to participate jointly and amicably. The 1st respondent is directed to monitor the peaceful conduct of the same. 7. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. 20.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3970 of 2026 gbg L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. gbg TO:- 1.The Tahsildar, R.S Mangalam Taluk, Ramanathapuram District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Thirupalaikudi Police Station, Ramanathapuram District. 3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. Order made in W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3970 of 2026 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3970 of 2026 Dated 20.07.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis