WP CRL.(MD). No.393 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 27/01/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WP CRL.(MD). No.393 of 2026 M/s.South Lions Kidamuttu Nanbargal Sangam, rep. by its Secretary Rajapandi ... Petitioner Vs 1. The State of Tamilnadu, The District Collector, Dindigul District. Dindigul. 2. The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District.. 3. The Thasildar, Nilakottai, Dindigul District. 4. The Inspector of Police, Batlagundu Police Station, Dindigul District. ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant permission for conducting the Kida Muttu cultural event on 08.02.2026 from 8.00a.m to 2.00 p.m at Survey Nos.431/1B and 431/1C Batlagundu 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.393 of 2026 Village, Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 20.12.2025. For Petitioner : Mr. V.Sukumar Advocate For Respondents 2, 3 and 5 : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.Side) For respondents 1 & 4 : Mr. Muthumanickam Government Advocate (Civil side) ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct respondents to grant permission for conducting the Kida Muttu cultural event on 08.02.2026 from 8.00a.m to 2.00 p.m at Survey Nos.431/1B and 431/1C Batlagundu Village, Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 20.12.2025. 2. Today, when the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal side) appearing for the respondents submitted that the respondent Police had considered the petitioner’s representation and rejected the same. Thereafter, the case was transferred to the first respondent, who considered the petitioner’s representation 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.393 of 2026 dated 20.12.2025 and passed a rejection order on 27.01.2026. Therefore, the petitioner is at liberty to challenge the said rejection order in accordance with law. 3. With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. 27.01.2026 TRP Index : Yes / No Internet: yes / No TO 1. The District Collector, Dindigul District. Dindigul. 2. The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District. 3. The Thasildar, Nilakottai, Dindigul District.. 4. The Inspector of Police, Batlagundu Police Station, Dindigul District. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.393 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY,J TRP ORDER IN WP CRL.(MD) No.393 of 2026 Date : 27/01/2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis