Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29814/2026 of Subramanian Vs The District Collector on 15 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 29814 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 15-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY
WP(MD) No. 29814 of 2026
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Subramanian,
No.353, Mariammal Nagar,
Kootappanai, Kuttam,
Tirunelveli District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Tirunelveli District,
Tirunelveli.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Cheranmahadevi,
Tirunelveli District.
3. The Tahsildar,
Thisayanvilai Taluk,
Tirunelveli District.
4. The Inspector of Police,
Uvari Police Station,
Tirunelveli District.
5. Gopal Konar,
Uvari, Thisayanvilai Taluk,
Tirunelveli District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first to fourth respondents to consider petitioner's representation dated 09.10.2026, in the light of the order passed by this Court dated 28.08.2026 in W.P.(MD)
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No.25113 of 2026, and to take appropriate action in accordance with law to ensure the peaceful conduct of the religious functions at Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Temple, Kootappanai-Mariammal Nagar, Kuttam, Tirunelveli District, scheduled to be held on 26.10.2026 and 27.10.2026, without unlawful obstruction to the worship of the general public and without discrimination.
For Petitioner :
Mr.V.Vijayendiran
For R1 to R3 :
Mr.R.Parthiban
Special Government Pleader
For R4 :
Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz
Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
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ORDER
Asserting that the petitioner is devotee of Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Temple, Kootappanai-Mariammal Nagar, Kuttam, Tirunelveli District, the petitioner has approached this Court for directions in relation to peaceful conduct of religious functions at the temple on 26.10.2026 and 27.10.2026.
2. Mr.R.Parthiban, learned Special Government Pleader, accepts notice for the first to third respondents and Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), accepts notice for the fourth respondent. __________
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3. Relying on earlier order of this Court dated 09.10.2026 in W.P. (MD) No.29011 of 2026, learned Special Government Pleader submits that this Court directed that festival scheduled on 11.10.2026 should be conducted strictly in accordance with the terms of decision in the peace committee meeting held on 28.09.2022. He submits that festivals to be held on 26.10.2026 and 27.10.2026 would also be conducted in accordance with the terms of peace committee decision.
4. Taking note of the same, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the first to fourth respondents to ensure that the festivals on 26.10.2026 and 27.10.2026 is conducted in accordance with the terms of decision in the peace committee meeting held on 28.09.2022. There shall be no order as to costs. 15-10-2026 Index: No Speaking Neutral Citation: No JEN To
1. The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli District. __________
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3. The Tahsildar, Thisayanvilai Taluk, Tirunelveli District.
4. The Inspector of Police, Uvari Police Station, Tirunelveli District. __________
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WP(MD) No. 29814 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. JEN WP(MD) No. 29814 of 2026 15-10-2026 __________
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