W.P.Crl(MD)No.775 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.02.2026 CORAM: THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.Crl(MD).No.775 of 2026 A.Nallathambi Raj ...Petitioner Vs. 1. The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Virudhunagar District. 2. The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District. 3. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Officer of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Tiruchuli, Virudhunagar District. 4. The Tahsildar, Office of the Tahsildar, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District. 5. The Inspector of Police, Tiruchuli Police Station, Virudhunagar District. 6. The District Pollution Control Officer, District Pollution Control Board, No.23, Master Plan Area, Sathur Road, Collectorate, Virudhunagar - 626 002. ... Respondents 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl(MD)No.775 of 2026 Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to grant permission to install and use a sound system (box type loudspeaker) within the legal decibel limits at the CSI Immanuel Church, Aaladipatti Village, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District by considering the representation given by the petitioner dated 31.01.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Edin Brough For Respondents : Mr.M.Muthumanikkam Government Advocate (Civil Side) (R1, R4 and R6) Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.side) (R2, R3 and R5) ORDER This writ petition is filed for Writ of Mandamus to to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to grant permission to install and use a sound system (box type loudspeaker) within the legal decibel limits at the CSI Immanuel Church, Aaladipatti Village, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District and to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 31.01.2026. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Civil & Crl.Side) appearing on behalf of the respondent. 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl(MD)No.775 of 2026 3. The Court directs the third respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation, in consultation with the sixth respondent, who is the competent authority for pollution control, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4. With the above directions, this Writ Petition (Criminal) is disposed of. 11.02.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes msrm To 1. The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Virudhunagar District. 2. The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District. 3. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Officer of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Tiruchuli, Virudhunagar District. 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl(MD)No.775 of 2026 4. The Tahsildar, Office of the Tahsildar, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District. 5. The Inspector of Police, Tiruchuli Police Station, Virudhunagar District. 6. The District Pollution Control Officer, District Pollution Control Board, No.23, Master Plan Area, Sathur Road, Collectorate, Virudhunagar - 626 002. 7. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl(MD)No.775 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY, J. msrm W.P.Crl(MD).No.775 of 2026 11.02.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis