Judicial Analysis Court Copy Headnote Facts Arguments Court observation

2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 38064

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
M.Dhandapani, J
A.Radhakrishnan – Appellant
Versus
Secretary to Government, Public Department – Respondent
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India

Advocates:
For Petitioner(s): Mr.A.Radhakrishnan (Party – in - Person)
For Respondent(s): Mr.K.Karthikeyan, GA (HR & CE), Mr.V.Meghanathan, GA (Crl. Side) R6, Mr.M.Rajendiran, AGP RR1,3,5,8,9 & 10

Court records assurance of compliance with temple festival guidelines, grants liberty for remedy on violation.

Headnote:The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus directing respondents to ensure safety and smooth conduct of car festivals at specified temples by adhering to guidelines in G.O.Ms.No.413 dated 06.12.2012 and considering representations dated 16.02.2026 and 24.04.2026, under Article 226 of the Constitution. The court noted the government advocate's submission that the festival would be conducted per the government order and temple customs. The court recorded the assurance of compliance without deviation. The primary issue was whether directions were needed for festival safety per government guidelines. The ratio decidendi is that upon assurance of strict adherence to G.O.Ms.No.413 and customs, no further directions are required, but violations permit approaching the court. The petition was disposed with liberty to petitioner to seek remedy for any violation of the G.O.; no costs.

Table of Content
1. petition seeks mandamus for temple car festival safety per g.o. (Para 1)
2. government assures festival per g.o. guidelines. (Para 2)
3. court records compliance assurance, liberty for violation remedy. (Para 3)

ORDER

The writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to ensure the safety and smooth conduct of the upcoming Car Festivals at 15th, 17thand 19th respondent temples by strictly adhering to the guidelines stipulated in G.O.Ms.No.413, dated 06.12.2012, and by considering the Petitioners representations dated16.02.2026 and 24.04.2026.

2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the HR and CE Department, on instructions, submitted that the car festival will be conducted as per G.O.Ms.No.13 dated 06.12.2012 issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu, Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments Department.

3. Recording the submission made by the learned Government Advocate that the car festival is conducted strictly in accordance with the said Government Order and the established custom and usage of the temple, without any deviation.

Click Here to Read the rest of this document

2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 38064

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASM.Dhandapani, JA.Radhakrishnan – AppellantVersusSecretary to Government, Public Department – RespondentWrit Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India

Court records assurance of compliance with temple festival guidelines, grants liberty for remedy on violation.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
M.Dhandapani, J
A.Radhakrishnan – Appellant
Versus
Secretary to Government, Public Department – Respondent
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India