IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA Saravanan ..Petitioner Vs

1. The Superintendent of Police, Namakkal, Namakkal District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Karattupalayam Police Station, Thiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal District.

..Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to give permission to celebrate the festival and protection to the festival to be celebrated from 03.03.2026 to 09.03.2026 in Machampalayam Sri Mariamman Temple, Moliyappalli Village, Thiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal District.

For Petitioner: Mr..K.Thiruvengadam For Respondents: Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar GA(crl.side)

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to give permission to celebrate the festival and protection to the festival to be celebrated from 03.03.2026 to 09.03.2026 in Machampalayam Sri Mariamman Temple, Moliyappalli Village, Thiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal District.

2. The case of the petitioner is that he is the Dharmakartha of Machampalayam Sri Mariamman Temple, Moliyappalli Village, T