BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 21.02.2025 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.DHANABAL W.P(MD)No.4807 of 2025 K.Kapil Dev ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Madurai.

2. The Inspector of Police, Thilagarthidal Police Station, Madurai.

3. K.Mani @ Nadukaattan

4. M.Sonaimuthu ... 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 1 and 2 herein to grant permission to perform Maha Sivarathri Poojas and provide police protection to the Temple Arulmigu Sonaiah Kovil at Kaajimar Street and Glasskara Street, Town Hall Road, Madurai City on 26.02.2025 and give protection for the same, by considering the petitioners representation dated 16.02.2025 within a time frame.

For Petitioner : Mr.Aayiram k.Selvakumar, For R1 : Mr.M.Senthil Ayyanar Government Advocate For R2 : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi Additional Public Prosecutor For R3 & R4 : Mr.S.Madhavan

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents 1 and 2 herein to grant permission and police protection to perform Maha Sivarathri Pooja