Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/4608/2026 of A. Lakshmanan Vs The District Collector on 15 September 2026
WP.Crl.(MD)No. 4608 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 15-09-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE P. MURUGAN
WP Crl.(MD) No. 4608 of 2026
{CNR: HCMD011098432026} Case QR
A. Lakshmanan
S/o.Arumugam
D.No.3/46, Sathar kovil Kudiyiruppu
Valinockam
Kadaladi Taluk
Ramanathapuram District.
... Petitioner
Vs.
1. The District Collector
District Collectorate office
Ramanathapuram.
2. The Superintendent of Police
Ramanathapuram
Ramanathapuram District.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer
Divisional Officer
Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram.
4. The Tashildar
Tashildar Office,
Kadaladi Taluk
Ramanathapuram.
5. The Inspector of Police
Valinokkam Police Station
Ramanathapuram District.
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6. Rameshmithu
7. Muniyasamy
8. Umayanan
9. Muniyasamy
... Respondents
For Petitioner
: Mr.S.Lekshmana Abish
For Respondents : Mr.C.Susikumar
Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for R2 & 5
: Mr.A.Sivasubramanian
Additional Government Pleader for R1, 3 and 4
: Mr. D.S.Haroon Rasheed for R6 to 9
Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 5 to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 08.07.2026, by conducting a proper enquiry into the grievances raised against respondents 6 to 9 and by ensuring that the petitioner and the members of his community are permitted to participate in the temple festival scheduled to be held on 16.09.2026, in accordance with law within such time as may be stipulated by this Court.
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ORDER
Mr.C.Susikumar, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), takes notice for the respondents 2 & 5 and Mr.A.Sivasubramanian, learned Additional Government Pleader, takes notice for the respondents 1, 3 and
4. Mr. D.S.Haroon Rasheed, learned counsel, filed vakalat for the respondents 6 to 9.
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2. Heard both sides.
3. The relief sought in the writ petition is to direct the respondents 1 to 5 to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 08.07.2026, by conducting a proper enquiry into the grievances raised against respondents 6 to 9 and by ensuring that the petitioner and the members of his community are permitted to participate in the temple festival scheduled to be held on 16.09.2026.
4. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submitted that the petitioner's representation has been received by the police authorities. Though the temple festival is going on, as per the instructions of the police, the petitioner participated in the temple festival up to yesterday (i.e. 14.09.2026). As far as today's festival is concerned, the petitioner has not participated and the reason for the petitioner's non-participation today is not known to the police. Whenever the petitioner wishes to participate, he may do so.
5. There is no objection from the private respondents to the petitioner participating in the temple festival.
6. The learned counsel appearing for the private respondents 6 to 9 submitted that there is no issue at all and that the petitioner has
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participated in all the events without any objection. If the petitioner is interested in participating in the festival to be held on 16.09.2026, there is no objection or issue whatsoever. It is open to the petitioner to mingle with the people, participate in the festival, and worship the deity. It is submitted that there is no single FIR between the two rival communities, as claimed by the petitioner.
7. In view of the above submissions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. 15.09.2026 LS To
1. The District Collector District Collectorate office Ramanathapuram.
2. The Superintendent of Police Ramanathapuram Ramanathapuram District.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer Divisional Officer Paramakudi Ramanathapuram.
4. The Tashildar Tashildar officer Kadaladi taluk Ramanathapuram.
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5. The Inspector of Police Valinokkam Police Station Ramanathapuram district.
6. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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DR. P. MURUGAN,J. LS W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4608 of 2026 15.09.2026
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