Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29515/2026 of Arulmigu Ayyanar Vs The District Collector on 14 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 29515 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 14-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR
RAMAMOORTHY
WP(MD) No. 29515 of 2026
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Arulmigu Ayyanar,
Manthaiyamman, Muniyandeeswarar Kovil,
Rep. by Its Trustee/Poosari, K.Muthusamy
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector
Madurai District,
Madurai.
2. The Joint Commissioner,
Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department B1 Road, Ellish Nagar Madurai - 625016.
3. The Assistant Commissioner
Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department B1 Road, Ellish Nagar Madurai - 625016.
4. The Executive Officer
Arulmigu Jeyaveera Anjineyar Temple,
Simmakkal, Madurai - 625001
5. The Inspector of Police
Thallakulam Police Station, (L & O)
Madurai.
..Respondent(s)
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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 for necessary actions against the 4th respondent to ensure the peaceful conducting of Purattasi Utchavam which to be held on 01.10.2026 to 17.10.2026 at Arulmigu Ayyanar, Manthaiyamman, Muniyandeeswarar Kovil, B.B Kulam, Madurai, under the supervision, aid and adequate protection of the 5th respondent forthwith petitioner’s representation dated 02.10.2026.
For Petitioner(s):
M/s M.Govindarajan
For R1 to R4 :
Mr.S.Iniyan Karthik
Government Advocate
For R5
:
Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz
Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
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ORDER
The petitioner asserts that he is a Trustee of the Arulmigu Ayyanar, Manthaiyamman, Muniyandeeswarar Temple. Alleging that third parties are interfering with the conduct of Purattasi Utchavam, the present Writ Petition was lodged to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to ensure that the festival is conducted in an orderly manner.
2. Mr.S.Iniyan Karthik, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice for respondents 1 to 4. Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz, learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), accepts notice for the fifth respondent.
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3. Handing over a copy of the invitation for Purattasi Utchavam, it is submitted that said function would take place between 13.10.2026 and 21.10.2026 and that it is open to the petitioner to participate in the function.
4. Thus, it appears that the petitioner’s grievance stands redressed. Recording this development, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 14-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No apd To
1. The District Collector Madurai District, MaduraiMadurai
2. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department B1 Road, Ellish Nagar Madurai - 625016.
3. The Assistant Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department B1 Road, Ellish Nagar Madurai - 625016.
4. The Executive Officer Arulmigu Jeyaveera Anjineyar Temple, Simmakkal, Madurai – 625001.
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5. The Inspector of Police Thallakulam Police Station, (L & O) Madurai. WP(MD) No. 29515 of 2026 14-10-2026