Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29011/2026 of Gopal Vs The District Collector on 9 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 29011 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 09-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
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Gopal
..Petitioner
Vs
1. The District Collector
Tirunelveli District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer
Cheranmahadevi
Tirunelveli District.
3. The Thasildhar
Thisayanvilai Taluk
Tirunelveli District.
4. Subramanian
..Respondents
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 to protect and uphold the traditional worshiping practices of Arulmigu Kootapanai Sri Mariyamman Temple belonging to Kettayakone family situated at Uvari, Thisayanvilai Taluk, Tirunelvelli District based on the petitioner's representation dated 29.09.2026.
For Petitioner:
Ms.A.Rajini
For R-1 to R-3:
Mr.R.Parthiban
Additional Government Pleader
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ORDER
Heard learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for Respondents 1 to 3.
2. This Writ Petition is filed for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to protect and uphold the traditional worshiping practices of Arulmigu Kootapanai Sri Mariyamman Temple belonging to Kettayakone family situated at Uvari, Thisayanvilai Taluk, Tirunelvelli District based on the petitioners representation dated 29.09.2026.
3. Considering the fact that the temple festival is scheduled to be conducted on the ensuing Sunday, i.e., 11.10.2026, and in view of the order to be passed in this writ petition, notice to the 4th respondent is dispensed with.
4. The learned Additional Government Pleader, upon perusal of the typed set of papers filed by the petitioner, would point out that similar disputes arose between the parties in the year 2022, and a peace committee meeting was held on 28.09.2022 to resolve the same. The respective communities to which the petitioner and the 4th respondent belong had agreed upon the manner in which the festival would be conducted. Since the petitioner has approached this Court at the last minute, this Court is of the view that the 3rd respondent shall ensure that the festival scheduled to be
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5. The Writ Petition is disposed of with the aforesaid direction. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition stands closed. 09-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No Note: Issue Order Copy by 09-10-2026. Nsr To
1. The District Collector Tirunelveli District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Cheranmahadevi Tirunelveli District.
3. The Thasildhar Thisayanvilai Taluk Tirunelveli District.
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