Velammal Gurusamy v. The State of Tamilnadu

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to grant permission for conducting the Educational Scholarships, Blood Donation Camp, Annathanam and other charity services on 04.03.2026 at Atkondargulam, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tenkasi District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 02.02.2026.

¶2The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents submitted that, in the previous year, permission was granted subject to certain conditions. However, the petitioners violated almost all the conditions, and ten FIRs were registered in that regard. Therefore, the respondents vehemently objected to grant permission for conducting the Educational Scholarships, Blood Donation Camp, Annathanam and other charitable services.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner's father had passed away and that the petitioner now intends to conduct only Annathanam and certain charitable services in connection with his father's death anniversary.

¶4The learned Government Advocate vehemently objected based on the Facebook post, wherein, it is stated as "tpiutpy; jiyfs; rpjWk; ."

¶5Admittedly, there was a retaliation murder by two groups for the past 25 years. Therefore, based on the law and order, the learned Government Advocate (Crl. side) vehemently opposed the request. However, the petitioner submitted that he is restricting his prayer to conduct only Annathanam for his father's death anniversary.

¶6In view of the above, the petitioner is directed to conduct Annathanam alone. The petitioner shall not erect any stages, banners, flex boards, or any microphone or sound system. Only Annathanam is permitted. The petitioner's family and the village people alone are permitted and no outsiders shall be allowed. The petitioner is further directed to ensure that no food is wasted under the guise of Annathanam.

¶7With the above directions, this writ petition is partly allowed. No costs.

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NOTE: Issue order copy on 03.03.2026 To

¶1The Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi District. Tenkasi.

¶2The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sankarankovil Sub Division, Tenkasi District.

¶3The Inspector of Police, Sankarankovil Taluk Police Station, Tenkasi District.

¶4The Sub Inspector of Police, Chinnakovilankulam Police Station, Tenkasi District.

5.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. S.SRIMATHY

, J.

jbr W.P.Crl.(MD).No.971 of 2026

23.02.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.02.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.Crl.(MD).No.971 of 2026 Velammal Gurusamy ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi District. Tenkasi. 2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sankarankovil Sub Division, Tenkasi District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Sankarankovil Taluk Police Station, Tenkasi District. 4. The Sub Inspector of Police, Chinnakovilankulam Police Station, Tenkasi District. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to grant permission for conducting the Educational Scholarships, Blood Donation Camp, Annathanam and other charity services on 04.03.2026 at Atkondargulam, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tenkasi District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 02.02.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Thalaimuthurasu For Respondents : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.side)