W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4619 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.08.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.MURALI SHANKAR W.P.Crl.(MD) No.4619 of 2026 S.Samy ...Petitioner Vs. 1.The Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi, Tankasi District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Vasudevanallur Police Station, Tenkasi 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 to conduct procession by carrying 80 feet length x 5 feet breath National Flag from Vasudevanallur Old Bus stand to New bus stand or from Arthanareeswarar temple to Vasudevanallur New bus stand from 04.00p.m, to 06.00p.m,. on the eve of Independence Day on 15.08.2026 by considering the representations dated 08.08.2026 and 11.08.2026 For Petitioner : Mr.Aayiram K.Selvakumar For Respondents : Ms.V.Moushica Government Advocate (Crl. Side) 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4619 of 2026 ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant permission and protection to conduct procession by carrying 80 feet length x 5 feet breath National Flag from Vasudevanallur Old Bus stand to New bus stand or from Arthanareeswarar temple to Vasudevanallur New bus stand from 04.00p.m, to 06.00p.m,. on the eve of Independence Day on 15.08.2026 by considering the representations dated 08.08.2026 and 11.08.2026. 2. Ms.V.Moushica, learned Government (Crl.Side) takes notice for the respondents. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 3. When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) would submit that the second respondnet has passed an order dated 12.08.2026, rejecting permission for procession referring to a circular issued by the District Collector, Tenkasi, dated 18.09.2025. However, he would submit that the petitioner may be permitted to conduct procession from Arthanatheswarar temple to Vasudevanallur New Bus stand. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4619 of 2026 4. Considering the above submission made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), the second respondent is directed to issue necessary orders in this regard for conducting procession from Arthanareeswarar temple to Vasudevanallur New bus stand, by imposing necessary conditions. 5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 13.08.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No Note: Issue order copy on 14.08.2026 SSl To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi, Tankasi District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Vasudevanallur Police Station, Tenkasi 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.4619 of 2026 K.MURALI SHANKAR, J SSL Order made in W.P.(MD)No.4619 of 2026 13.08.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis