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R. MAHADEVAN, J. SATHYA NARAYANA PRASAD
R. Thatchanamoorthi – Appellant
Versus
Commissioner of Police, Madurai – Respondent
JUDGMENT
(Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to give proper permission for Arulmigu Kattikulam Sootukole Mayandi Swamy's 92nd year of Guru Poojai function and “Valli Thiruman Nadagam” on 30.09.2022 at about 10.00 P.M. to 06.00 A.M and “Sathiyavan Savithri @ Mythological Nadagam” on 01.10.2022 at about 10.00 P.M. to 06.00 A.M., at Arulmigu Kattikulam Sootukole Mayandi Swamy's Temple campus of Drama stage in Survey No.207/7E, on the file Thirupparankundram Village Group, Madurai District.)
R. MAHADEVAN, J.
1. The petitioner has come forward with this writ petition praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to give permission for conducting Arulmigu Kattikulam Sootukole Mayandi Swamy's 92nd year of Guru Poojai function and “Valli Thirumanam Nadagam” on 30.09.2022 at about 10.00 P.M. to 06.00 A.M and “Sathiyavan Savithri a mythological drama” on 01.10.2022 at about 10.00 P.M. to 06.00 A.M., at Arulmigu Kattikulam Sootukole Mayandi Swamy's Temple situated in Survey No.207/7E, Thirupparankundram Village Group, Madurai District.
2. Heard Mr.R.Udhayakumar, learned counsel
The court has the authority to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the granting of permission for conducting temple festivals and mythological dramas, while ensuring compliance with conditions to main....
Cooperation with the Peace Committee Meeting and consideration of law and order condition are crucial factors in granting permission for conducting festivals.
Court directs Peace Committee to assess temple festival feasibility amid disputes and pending civil suit without injunction.
The court emphasizes the need for police protection during religious festivals while recognizing the rights of multiple parties to celebrate.
Judiciary grants interim relief for religious events under supervision to ensure peace while deferring ownership disputes to competent forums.
The court's decision was influenced by the circular and guidelines issued by the Director General of Police for considering applications seeking permission for conducting cultural programmes.
Court permitted limited temple prasadham distribution in forest area despite objections over public peace concerns.
Court directed police to timely consider representation for temple festival permissions and protection.
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