PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioners dated 26-5-2026 and direct the respondents to provide police protection for the temple festival and Temple Car (Ther Thiruvizha) procession Viz. Arulmigu Sri Vinayagar, Sri Selva Karumariyamman, Sri Aiyanar, Sri Karuppaiah and Sri Ponniyamman Thirukovil situated at Sathasivapuram, Thalaivasal Taluk, Salem District from 21-6-2026 to 11-7-2026.

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking permission to conduct cultural programme in the event of (Ther Thiruvizha) procession Viz. Arulmigu Sri Vinayagar, Sri Selva Karumariyamman, Sri Aiyanar, Sri Karuppaiah and Sri Ponniyamman Thirukovil situated at Sathasivapuram, Thalaivasal Taluk, Salem District from 21-6-2026 to 11-7-2026, the petitioners made a representation dated 26.05.2026 to the respondents. Since the same has not been considered, the present Writ Petition has been filed, however on the following conditions:-

(a) The cultural