Madras High Court seeks Centre and Tamil Nadu response on Tamil Thai Vazhthu in government events

Direct fact

In June 2026, the Madras High Court directed the Union and Tamil Nadu governments to file their response within 8 weeks in a public interest petition seeking administrative orders to ensure Tamil Thai Vazhthu is sung at the start of government events.

Key specifics

• The petition was filed by Ananya Radha Krishnan from Chennai before the Madras High Court.
• The bench comprised Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan.
• The court granted 8 weeks for the Centre and Tamil Nadu governments to respond.
• The plea referred to the January 28 circular of the Union Home Ministry on singing Vande Mataram first.
• The petition argued that Tamil Thai Vazhthu is part of Tamil identity, culture and tradition in government functions.

Exam lens

Question type: polity and state administration, Madras High Court, 8 weeks, Tamil Thai Vazhthu, Vande Mataram, January 28 circular; TNPSC may ask which court issued the notice and what issue was raised about the order of songs in official events.