P. Maharasi v. The Superintendent of Police,

O R D E R Heard both sides.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner made a representation dated 17.08.2026 to the respondent police, seeking permission to conduct a temple festival, and also adequate police protection for the conduct of the temple festival, which is scheduled to be taken place from 24.08.2026 to 26.08.2026.

¶3The factual matrix reveals that the petitioner is one of the descendants in the family of one G.P. Periyasamy Nadar and that there is a compromise decree in O.S.No.109 of 2003 dated 28.07.2003, passed by the learned Principal District Munsif, Valliyur, wherein the conduct of the Temple Festival was decided by both the parties, and a compromise decree was accordingly passed.

¶4This year, the Temple Festival is scheduled to be held on

24.08.2026 onwards for a period of three days. Therefore, the petitioner sought police protection by way of her representation dated 17.08.2026. The said representation was sent by post.

¶5The learned counsel for the petitioner, in his fairness, submitted that the representation reached the respondent police only on

18.08.2026. Thereafter, the petitioner approached the Inspector of Police on 19.08.2026 seeking permission and police protection. However, the police informed the petitioner that an enquiry by the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) had to be conducted and there was no progress. The very next day, i.e., on 20.08.2026, this writ petition has been filed before this Court.

¶6The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), appearing for respondents 1 to 3, submitted that the representation received from the petitioner was forwarded to the Revenue Divisional Officer, Cheranmahadevi, on 19.08.2026 under Section 164 of B.N.S.S., to conduct an enquiry after issuing summons or notices to both rival groups. He submitted that this is the present position of the petitioner's representation. Therefore, he submitted that this Court may pass suitable directions in this regard.

¶7The learned counsel for the petitioner further submitted that, since the temple festival scheduled to be taken place on 24.08.2026, this Court may direct the Revenue Divisional Officer, Cheranmahadevi, to conduct the RDO enquiry at the earliest, preferably on 22.08.2026, and decide the petitioner's representation.

¶8The submission and expectation of the learned counsel for the petitioner are recorded.

¶9Since the Revenue Divisional Officer, Cheranmahadevi, is not a party to this petition, in the interest of justice and considering the request made by the learned Additional Government Pleader, the Revenue Divisional Officer, Cheranmahadevi, is suo motu impleaded as the 4th respondent in this writ petition.

¶10In view of the above, this Court directs the Revenue Divisional Officer, Cheranmahadevi, to conduct the enquiry and take a better decision on the petitioner's representation at the earliest.

¶11With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. Index:Yes/No

21.08.2026 Speaking Order :Yes/No Note : Issue order copy on 21.08.2026. mkn To

1.The Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Valliyur Sub Division, Tirunelveli District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Koodankulam Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

4.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Cheranmahadevi.

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

DR. P. MURUGAN, J. mkn

21.08.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 21.08.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE P. MURUGAN P.Maharasi .. Petitioner Vs. 1.The Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Valliyur Sub Division, Tirunelveli District. 3.The Inspector of Police, Koodankulam Police Station, Tirunelveli District. 4.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Cheranmahadevi. .. Respondents (The 4th respondent is suo motu impleaded as per the order of this Court dated 21.08.2026) Prayer : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant necessary permission and provide adequate police protection to the event of temple festival of Kodai Vizha and Villupattu programme in Shri. Mutharamman Temple scheduled to be held on 24.08.2026 to 26.08.2026 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 17.08.2026. For Petitioner : Mr. G. Chandru, Advocate For R1 to R3 : Mr. D.Rajaboopathy, Government Advocate (Crl. Side) For R4 : Mr. A. Sivasubramanian, Additional Government Pleader