BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated: 13.03.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY W.P(MD)No.7011 of 2026 and W.M.P(MD)No.5790 of 2026 A.Udaiyappan ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious Charitable and Endowments Department, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

3.The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

4.The Inspector of Police, Kalaiyarkoil Police Station, Kalaiyarkoil Taluk, Sivagangai District.

5.The Chairman, Board of Trustees, Arulmighu Vettudaiyarkalaiamman Temple Kollangudi, Sivagangai District.

6.The Executive Officer, Arulmighu Vettudaiyarkalaiamman Temple, Kollangudi, Sivagangai District.

7.U.Marimuthu ...Respondents Writ Petitions are filed under article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1, 2, 5 & 6 to ensure the peaceful performance of the 4^th day Viswakarma Community Mandahapadi scheduled to be held on 29.03.2026 in strict adherence to the Smpradhaya and other religious customs and practices traditionally followed at Arulm