BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.04.2026 CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI S.Muthusamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer /

The Election Officer, Andipatti Assembly Constituency, Andipatti, Theni District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Andipatti Circle, Theni District.

3.The State rep. by The Sub-Inspector of Police, G.Vilakku Police Station, G.Vilakku, Theni District. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for records pertaining to the impugned order passed by the third respondent in e.fvz.;11/26 f.tpyfF; fh.M mYtyfk; nghJ / ehs;: 04.04.2026 and quash the same and direct the third respondent to grant permission and necessary protection to perform the cultural programe (ie) Adal Padal on 20.05.2026 at 06.00 pm to 10.00 pm in the evening of “Arulmighu Sri Rajakaliamman Thirukovil Chiththirai Thiruvizha”, Perumalkovilpatti Village, Theni District.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Srinivasaragavan For Respondents : Mr.C.Satheesh Government Advocate (Crl.side)

for R1 : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar Governemnt Advocate (Crl.side)

for R2 & R3