W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4206 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4206 of 2026 M.Thandayuthapani ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep.by The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur. 2.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep.by The Inspector of Police, Papanadu Police Station, Thanjavur District. 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Orathanadu, Thanjavur District. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission along with adequate police protecting for conducting the Arulmigu Sri Kottai Veeranar Swamy Temple Festival scheduled on 28.08.2026, 29.08.2026 and 30.08.2026 situated at Vadaseri Village, Orathanadu Taluk, Thanjavur District by providing adequate police protection and consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.07.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arokia Selva Ramesh 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4206 of 2026 For R1 – R2 : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy Government Advocate (Crl.) For R3 : M/s.M.R.Priyanka Jothi Government Advocate (Civil) ORDER Seeking to direct the respondents to grant permission along with adequate police protecting for conducting the Arulmigu Sri Kottai Veeranar Swamy Temple Festival scheduled on 28.08.2026, 29.08.2026 and 30.08.2026 situated at Vadaseri Village, Orathanadu Taluk, Thanjavur District by providing adequate police protection and consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.07.2026, this writ petition is filed. 2. The learned Government Advocate(Crl.side) submitted that with regard to the representation received from the petitioner, enquiry is pending. 3. Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials available on record. 4. In view of the above, the 2nd respondent police is directed to put the petitioner as well as the rival parties on notice under Section 64 BNSS and after giving an opportunity of hearing to both the parties, conclude the enquiry and 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4206 of 2026 ensure the peaceful conduct of the temple festival by disposing the petitioner's representation, dated 09.07.2026 forthwith and facilitate the proper conduct of the temple festival. 5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. 28.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No gbg Note : Issue order copy on 28.07.2026. TO:- 1.The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur. 2.The Inspector of Police, Papanadu Police Station, Thanjavur District. 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Orathanadu, Thanjavur District. 4.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.4206 of 2026 L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. gbg Order made in W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4206 of 2026 Dated 28.07.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis