BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 12/02/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WP CRL.(MD). Nos.784 and 829 of 2026 WP CRL.(MD). No.784 of 2026:

A.Mariappan ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Commissioner of Police, Tirunelveli City, Tirunelveli.

2. State of Tamilnadu Rep by, The Inspector of Police, Pettai Police Station, Pettai,Tirunelveli City.

... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to give permission for carrying all maintenance civil works and protection for Shivarathiri Poojas at Arulmigu Kombu Madasamy Temple, situated at Pettai, Tirunelveli city that scheduled to be held on 15.02.2026 and 16.02.2026 based on the petitioner's representation dated 23.01.2026.

For Petitioner : Aayiram K.Selvakumar, Advocate.

For Respondent : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

WP CRL.(MD). No. 829 of 2026:

Kannan ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Assistant Commissioner of Police Office Western Region, Tirunelveli District - 627 006.

2. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Palayamkottai, Ti