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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
S.SRIMATHY, J
Raveendran – Appellant
Versus
The SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE – Respondent
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| 1. writ petition for police protection at temple festival. (Para 1) |
| 2. disputed poojari rights prevent direct police involvement. (Para 2) |
| 3. tahsildar to convene peace meeting within three days. (Para 3) |
ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent Police to grant adequate police protection for conducting the temple festival.
2. The petitioner claims that there is a dispute regarding poojari rights between the petitioner and the private respondents 5 to 7. In such circumstances, the police cannot grant police protection. However, in order to conduct the festival peacefully, the Tahsildar is directed to convene a peace committee meeting by calling the petitioner and respondents 5, 6 and 7, and pass appropriate orders. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of three days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
3. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.
07.05.2026 Index:Yes/No Web:Yes/No Speaking/Non Speaking Nsr Note: Issue Order Copy on 08.05.2026.
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