WP/11947/2025 of G.MUNUSAMY Vs THE COLLECTOR on 5 October 2026

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- “directing the respondents 1 to 5 to remove the sign board unlawfully fixed by the respondents 9 and 10 mentioning their community viz.Vanniya Kula Sathiriyar in the temple called Vilangamudi Sri Perumal samy Kovil at

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vilangamudi village and Post, Pochampalli taluk, Krishnagiri District based on the representation of the petitioner dated 13.2.2025.

Brief Facts:-

2. The petitioner would submit that the temple, namely, Vilangamudi Sri Perumal Samy Kovil, situated at Vilangamudi Village, Krishnagiri District, was established by his ancestors about 300 years ago. Devotees from more than 40 villages in and around Krishnagiri District visit the temple. The temple festival is conducted every year during the Tamil month of Aadi by collecting contributions from the villagers and daily and weekly poojas are also being performed. The petitioner would submit that the temple is open to persons belonging to all communities without any caste discrimination.

3. The petitioner would further submit that, in the year 2011, a bank account was opened with the Syndicate Bank, Nagarasampatti Branch, in the names of the petitioner, the 10th respondent/Madhu and one Perumal for the administration of the temple. While so, the 9th and 10th respondents, belonging to the Vanniyar Community, in collusion with certain persons of their community, attempted to take over the administration of the temple for their wrongful gain. From the year 2016 onwards, they started interfering with the peaceful administration of the temple and attempted to create caste discrimination.

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4. The petitioner would submit that, despite repeated complaints, the 9th and 10th respondents continued their unlawful activities, including breaking open the Hundial, pursuant to which CSR Nos.104 of 2022 and 112 of 2022 were issued by the 7th respondent police. The petitioner has also instituted O.S.No.22 of 2025 before the District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate seeking to restrain the 9th and 10th respondents and others from interfering with the temple administration, which is pending.

5. The petitioner would further submit that the 9th and 10th respondents and their henchmen unlawfully affixed signboards mentioning their caste name on the temple walls. Hence, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 13.02.2025 to the HR&CE Department and the other revenue authorities, requesting them to take over the administration of the temple and ensure its administration without any caste discrimination. Since the said representation has not been considered to date, the petitioner has approached this Court by way of the present writ petition seeking the reliefs stated supra.

6. Heard the learned counsel on either side.

7. Considering the limited relief sought for by the petitioner, this Court without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents 1 to 5 to consider and pass appropriate orders on the petitioner's representation dated 13.02.2025, on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks

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from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

8. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 05-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SHR To

1. The Collector Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri District

3. The Tahsildar Poachampalli Taluk, Krishnagiri District

4. The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowment, Salem

5. The Assistant Commissioner Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowment, Salem

6. The Superintendent Of Police Krishnagiri District

7. The Inspector Of Police Nagarasampatti Police Station, Krishnagiri District

8. The Sub Inspector Of Police Erumapatti Police Station, Senthamangalam Taluk, Namakkal District.

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P.T.ASHA, J. SHR WP No. 11947 of 2025 05-10-2026