WP CRL./2805/2026 of Arulmigu Karupparayan Temple Trust Vs The District Collector on 16 October 2026

ORDER

Heard Mr. Sujith .G for the petitioner, Mr. S. Yogaraja Sekar, learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) for respondents 1 to 4 and Mr. E. Jagadish for respondents 5 to 10.

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2. There exists a temple dedicated to Arulmigu Karupparayan, Kannimar and Angalamman at Sellappampalayam Village, Udumalpet Taluk, Tiruppur District. The petitioner claims to be the Managing Trustee of the Trust, which is in control of the temple. Kumbhabhishegam of the temple had been performed sometime in October 2025. The petitioner was desirous of celebrating the first anniversary of Kumbhabhishegam on 24.10.2026. When they proceeded to commence celebrations, respondents 5 to 10 objected to the same. Hence, they have filed this writ petition seeking a mandamus to direct the police to afford protection so as to peacefully conduct the ‘Kjyhk; Mz;L g{u;j;jp tpHh’ on 24.10.2026.

3. When the matter came up for admission, I heard Mr.Sujith G. for the petitioner. I took note of the fact that though the petitioner had made allegations against certain persons, he had not impleaded them as parties. Therefore, this Court suo motu impleaded them as respondents 5 to 10. The details of respondents 5 to 10 were evident on account of the suit presented by them in O.S.No.72 of 2026 on the file of the Principal District Munsif Court, Udumalpet.

4. Mr. S. Yogaraja Sekar was called upon to serve notice on the newly impleaded respondents through the office of the 4th respondent. Notices have

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been served and Mr. E. Jagadish had entered appearance for them.

5. It is the plea of Mr. E. Jagadish that the respondents 5 to 10 have no intention to prevent the celebration, but they objected to the performance of any function by the petitioner in exclusion of all other villagers. He claims that the respondents 5 to 10, as worshippers of Arulmigu Karupparayan, Kannimar and Angalamman, are entitled to offer worship in the temple. He states that the entire suit proceedings were initiated only on account of the obstructions that were made by the members of the petitioner trust.

6. Mr.Sujith.G, on instructions from the trustees, who are present in Court, states that no person will be prevented from offering worship in the temple. He states that all persons, irrespective of the caste, colour and sex, can enter the temple and offer their prayers.

7. As the apprehension that had been expressed by Mr. E. Jagadish has been effectively addressed by the statement of Mr.Sujith .G, which this Court records, the writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the police to afford protection for performance of ‘Kjyhk; Mz;L g{u;j;jp tpHh’ on 24.10.2026. The police shall ensure that the function proceeds peacefully. In addition, they shall ensure that no person is excluded from offering worship in the temple. The

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4th respondent shall depute the Sub-Inspector of Police, Head Constable and Grade-1 Constable while affording police protection. The petitioner trust shall pay a sum of Rs.10,000/- to the police, for which a receipt will be given. It is only on payment that the police protection will be offered. In the event any person is excluded, the police shall swing into action and take appropriate action against such mischief makers. 16-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Neutral Citation: Yes/No KJ/ARL To

1. The District Collector Tiruppur, Tiruppur District.

2. The Superintendent of Police Office of the Superintendent of Police, Tiruppur District, Tiruppur.

3. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Udumalpet Sub Division, Tiruppur District.

4. The Inspector of Police Dhali Police Station, Dhali, Tiruppur District.

5. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai.

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V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN, J. KJ WP Crl. No. 2805 of 2026 16-10-2026