Karthick v. The Superintendent of Police

O R D E R

Heard both sides.

¶2This Writ Petition is filed to direct the respondents to grant permission, to provide necessary police protection for conducting Vinayagar Chaturthi Festival at Arulmigu Sri Selva Vinayagar Temple, Lala Kudiyiruppu, Pudur, Tenkasi District, and for taking the vinayagar idol in procession on 15.09.2026.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner, who is residing at Pudur, Lalakudiyiruppu, South Street, Tenkasi District, is planning to conduct the Vinayagar Chaturthi festival on 15.09.2026. In this regard, he had requested the respondent police to grant permission and provide police protection by his representation dated 13.08.2026. Since the said representation has not been considered so far, the present writ petition has been filed.

¶4The learned State counsel submitted that there is a Government Order in G.O.(Ms.) No.598, Public (Law and Order-B) Department, dated 09.01.2018, prescribing guidelines for the installation and worship of Vinayagar idols and their immersion. As per the said guidelines, persons intending to celebrate Vinayaka Chaturthi are required to submit an application in Form No.I to the designated authority, namely, the Assistant Commissioner of Police or the Revenue Divisional Officer concerned, as the case may be. The applicant is also required to produce the necessary No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the various Departments. Upon being satisfied with the compliance of the prescribed conditions, the authorities will consider the application and grant permission in Form No.II, as contemplated under the said Government Order. However, the petitioner has not followed the procedure prescribed under the said Government Order. If the petitioner intends to proceed in accordance with the said guidelines, this Court may pass appropriate orders directing the authorities to consider the petitioner's application, if any, submitted in due course.

¶5Recording the above submission, this writ petition is dismissed, granting liberty to the petitioner to work out his remedy by submitting an application in Form No.I, in accordance with G.O. (Ms.) No.598, dated 09.01.2018, henceforth. If the petitioner submits the application along with the necessary documents, the designated authorities are directed to consider the same and pass appropriate orders before the scheduled date of the Vinayagar Chaturthi festival.

¶6With the above observations, this Writ Petition is dismissed.

Index : Yes / No

21.08.2026

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¶1The Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi District.

¶2The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Tenaksi District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Puliyarai Police Station, Tenkasi District.

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

5.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. Note: Issue order copy on 21.08.2026 DR. P. MURUGAN,J. LS

WP.CRL.(MD) No.4755 of 2026

21.08.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 21.08.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE P.MURUGAN WP.Crl.(MD). No.4755 of 2026 Karthick ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi District. 2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Tenaksi District. 3. State of Tamilnadu Rep by Inspector of Police, Puliyarai Police Station, Tenkasi District. 4. The Sub Inspector of Police, Puliyarai Police Station, Tenkasi District. ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Consitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and provide necessary police protection for conducting the Vinayagar Chaturthi Festival at Arulmigu Sri Selva Vinayagar Temple, Lala Kudiyiruppu, Pudur, Tenkasi District, and for taking the vinayagar idol in procession on 15.09.2026 through the proposed route, in accordance with law. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Srikanth For Respondents : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy, Government Advocate (Crl.Side)