BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11-02-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WP Crl.(MD) NO. 642 of 2026 R.Chitiravadivel Secretary Arulmigu Veerujakkammal Thirukovil S/o.Ramaraj

95, Odai Street Aranmanaipudur Theni District.

Petitioner(s)

Vs

1. The Superintendent of Police Theni District.

2. The Inspector of Police Palanichettipatti Police Station Theni District.

3. The Sub Inspector of Police Palanichettipatti Police Station Theni District.

4. Kumar @ Sivakumar Respondent(s)

For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Sivathilakar For Respondent(s): Mr. A.S. Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Criminal side) For R1 To R3 Prayer:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to grant permission to the petitioner and his family members including the 4th respondent to conduct temple festival by doing poojas to the Arulmigu Veerujakkammal Thirukovil situated at Aranmanaipudur, Theni District, on 15.02.2026 and 16.02.2026 in S.No.175/5 by considering the representation dated 21.01.2026 of the petitioner.

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to grant permission to the petitioner and his family members including the 4th respondent to conduct temple festival by doing poojas to the Arulmigu Veerujakkammal Thirukovil situated at Aranmanaipudur, Theni District, on 15.02.2026 and 16.02.2026 in S.No.175/5 by considering the representation dated 21.01.2026 of the petitioner.

2.According to the petitioner, there is no dispute between the petitioner and the 4th respondent regarding worshipping. As far as the other issues are concerned, if any, shall be settled before the competent Court / Forum. The Mahasivarathiri pooja alone shall be conducted by the petitioner and 4th respondent.

3.With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

11-02-2026 Tmg To

3. The Sub Inspector of Police