W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4160 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4160 of 2026 Rose Recreation Club, Represented by its President, Manivannan. ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Superintendent of Police, O/o. The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District. 2. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, O/o The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Emaneshwaram Police Station, Ramanathapuram District. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the respondents from interfering with the affairs of the petitioner's Club viz Rose Recreation Club, at 9/682, Sathiyamoorthy Colony, S.Andakudi, Mudukulathur Road, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District at its members including the facilities provided for playing various games including the game of playing “Rummy” (13 cards). 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4160 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.D.Senthil For Respondents : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy Government Advocate (Crl.Side) ORDER This petition has been filed seeking to forbear the respondents from interfering with the affairs of the petitioner's Club viz Rose Recreation Club, at 9/682, Sathiyamoorthy Colony, S.Andakudi, Mudukulathur Road, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District at its members including the facilities provided for playing various games including the game of playing “Rummy” (13 cards). 2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent police submitted that the petitioner had neither submitted any representation in person nor sent any representation by registered post seeking permission to conduct the Rose Recreation Club. It was further submitted that, without making any such request before the competent authority, the petitioner has approached this Court alleging police interference in the conduct of the said club. According to the learned Government Advocate, the present writ petition has been filed with a malafide intention and is therefore liable to be dismissed. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4160 of 2026 3. A careful perusal of the materials available on record makes it evident that the representation relied upon by the petitioner is not accompanied by any acknowledgment evidencing its receipt by the respondent police. In the absence of any material to establish that the representation was either submitted in person or despatched by registered post and received by the respondent police, the petitioner cannot seek a writ of mandamus on the premise of police inaction or interference. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is dismissed. 27.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No sm TO:- 1. The Superintendent of Police, O/o. The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District. 2. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, O/o The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Emaneshwaram Police Station, Ramanathapuram 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.4160 of 2026 L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. Sm Order made in W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4160 of 2026 Dated 27.07.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis