BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

DATED: 12.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY

Jayaraj

Petitioner(s)

Vs

1. The Superintendant of Police,

Office of the Superintendant of Police,

Madurai District.

2. The Deputy Superintendant of Police,

Usilampatti,

Madurai District.

3. The Inspector of Police,

Chekkanurani Police Station,

Madurai District.

4. The Sub Inspector of Police,

Chekkanurani Police Station,

Madurai District.

Respondent(s)

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.A. Karthick Kumar

For Respondent(s):

Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad

Government Advocate (crl. Side)

Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 3^rd respondent to grant permission and necessary police protection on 16.01.2026 to conduct Kidavettu and Annadhanam festival in Shri Muniyandi Samy Temple. Ponnamangalam by considering the petitioner's representation dated

06.01.2026.

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 3^rd respondent to grant permission and necessary police protection on 16.01.2026 to conduct Kidavettu and Annadhanam festival in Shri Muniyandi Samy Temple, Ponnamangalam by considering the petitioner's represen