Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28475/2026 of S.Vallatharasu Vs The District Collector on 26 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 28475 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 26-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR
RAMAMOORTHY
WP(MD) No. 28475 of 2026
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and WMP (MD) No.21624 of 2026
S.Vallatharasu
S/o.Somasundaram,
Kallankadu,
Kuruvikarambai Post,
Peravurani Taluk,
Thanjavur District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
District Collector Office,
Thanjavur District.
2. The District Revenue Officer,
District Collector Office,
Thanjavur District.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer
Pattukottai,
Thanjavur District.
4. C.Panneer Selvam
S/o.Chellaya,
Moonukaadu Village,
Kuruvikarambai Post,
Peravurani Circle,
Thanjavur district.
5. K.Kannuchamy
S/o.KattaiKaruppan,
Kalangadu Village,
Kuruvikarambai Post,
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Peravurani Circle,
Thanjavur district.
6. N.Gopal
S/o.Nadasan,
Periya Kallangadu Village,
Kuruvikarambai Post,
Peravurani Circle,
Thanjavur district.
7. K.Alagzar
S/o.Kannimuthan,
Mudachikaadu Village,
Mudachikaadu Post,
Peravurani Circle,
Thanjavur District.
8. K.Murukaiyan
S/o.KattaiKaruppan,
Kallangadu Village,
Kuruvikarambai Post,
Peravurani Circle,
Thanjavur district.
9. G.Muthukumar
S/o.Gopal,
Periya Kallangadu Village,
Kuruvikarambai Post,
Peravurani Circle,
Thanjavur district.
10.Prabakaran
S/o.Not Known,
Moonukaadu Village,
Kuruvikarambai Post,
Peravurani Circle,
Thanjavur district.
11.Chinnathambi
S/o.Not Known,
Moonukaadu village,
Kuruvikarambai Post,
Peravurani Circle,
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Thanjavur district.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of MANDAMUS or order or direction, in the nature of writ direct the 1st Respondent to take appropriate action to restrain the construction of new Ayyanar Temple which is being constructed situated in survey no.127/1, Kuruvi karambai Village, Peravurani Taluk in Thanjavur District based on the representation made by the petitioner dated 18.06.2026 and pass such further or other orders as this Honble court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of this case and thus render justice.
For Petitioner(s):
M/s V.Kishore Kumar
For Respondent(s):
Mr.R.Parthiban, Spl. Govt. Pleader
for R1 To R3
D.R. Murugesan
C.Bharathi For R4 To R11
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ORDER
Asserting that the petitioner is a Pujari of the Ayyanar temple, the present writ petition was instituted to direct the first respondent to restrain the construction of a new Ayyanar temple at Survey No.127/1, Kuruvi Karambai Village.
2. Appearing on behalf of respondents 4 to 11, learned counsel submits that it is not a new construction but renovation of the existing __________
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3. Learned Special Government Pleader submits, on behalf of respondents 1 to 3, that land is classified in the revenue records as Government Poramboke land.
4. Considering the fact that the land in question is Poramboke land and taking note of the fact that the renovation is either fully completed or nearing completion, I am not inclined to exercise discretionary jurisdiction in favour of a person endeavouring to prevent the construction of a temple. Therefore, this writ petition is disposed of by declining to grant the relief claimed. Any pending civil proceedings may, however, be decided uninfluenced by this order. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 26-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No PKN __________
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WP(MD) No. 28475 of 2026 To
1. The District Collector, District Collector Office, Thanjavur District.
2. The District Revenue Officer, District Collector Office, Thanjavur District.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer Pattukottai, Thanjavur District. __________
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WP(MD) No. 28475 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. PKN WP(MD) No. 28475 of 2026 26-10-2026 __________
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