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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 39784
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
S. Srimathy, J
Nallasamy – Appellant
Versus
The State of Tamilnadu – Respondent
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Ms.S.Mamtha
For the Respondents:Mr.A.S.Abul Kalam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
Court directs authorities to consider representation regarding community festival based on prior litigation orders.
Headnote: Statute Analysis: The petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus. Facts of the Case: The petitioner seeks direction to allow Pongal festival and orchestra from 23.05.2026 to 28.05.2026 at village temples.
Findings of Court:
Court directs respondents to consider petitioner's representation.
Issues: Direction for respondents to consider representation in light of earlier order.
Ratio Decidendi: Court finds existing litigation and prior order relevant for decision.
Result: With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of.
Findings of Court:
Court directs respondents to consider petitioner's representation.
Issues: Direction for respondents to consider representation in light of earlier order.
Ratio Decidendi: Court finds existing litigation and prior order relevant for decision.
Result: With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of.
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| 1. writ petition filed seeking mandamus for festival permission. (Para 2) |
| 2. direction to consider representation based on earlier court order. (Para 3 , 4) |
ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 25.04.2026 and permit the petitioner's community people to conduct the Pongal festival and the orchestra from 23.05.2026 to 28.05.2026 at their village temples situated at Chokkalingapuram Village, Satthur Talk, Virudhunagar District.
2. There are already several litigations between the two rival groups.
In the earlier round of litigation, this Court, in W.P.(MD)Nos.25631 and 26234 of 2023 (P. Vellaiyappan vs. The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar and others), dated 01.11.2023, considered the rival claims and directed the parties to conduct their temple festivals separately.
3. Therefore, the respondents are directed to consider the petitioner's representation in the light of the order passed in W.P.(MD)Nos.25631 and
26234 of 2023, dated 01.11.2023.
4. With the above directions, 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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