Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5197/2026 of Vellaichamy Vs The District Collector on 15 September 2026
WP Crl.(MD) NO. 5197 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. 5197 of
2026
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HCMD011307742026}
Case
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Vellaichamy
S/o.Karuppaiah
Door No.295, Sri Lankan Tamil Refugee Rehabilitation Camp Uchapatti
Thirumangalam Taluk
Madurai District.
... Petitioner
Vs
1. The District Collector
Madurai
Madurai District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer
Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer Thirumangalam Madurai District.
3. The Tahsildar
Office of the Tahsildar
Madurai District.
4. The State of Tamilnadu
Rep. by The Superintendent of Police
Madurai, Madurai District.
5. The State of Tamilnadu
Rep. by The Deputy Superintendent of Police Thirumangalam Division Madurai District.
6. The State of Tamilnadu
Rep. by The Inspector of Police
Austinpatti Police Station
Madurai District.
... Respondents
For Petitioner
: Mr.Santhanam Rajesh Kumar B
For Respondents
: Mr.D.Rajaboopathy,
Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
for R4 to 6
: Mr.A.Sivasubramanian
Additional Government Pleader for R1 to 3
Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 5 to 6 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.09.2026 and consequently provide adequate police protection for connection with the Maha Kumbabhishekam of Arulmigu Sri Selva Muthu Mariamman temple, situated at Uchapatti Sri Lankan Tamil Refugee Rehabilitation Camp, Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District, on 17.09.2026 between 09.30
a.m and 10.30 a.m.
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ORDER
This Writ Petition is filed to direct the respondents 5 to 6 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.09.2026 for providing adequate police protection for connection with Maha Kumbabhishekam of
Arulmigu Sri Selva Muthu Mariamman temple, situated at Uchapatti Sri Lankan Tamil Refugee Rehabilitation Camp, Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District, on 17.09.2026 between 09.30 a.m and 10.30 a.m.
2. The petitioner filed this petition seeking police protection. Pursuant to the order passed by this Court, the Revenue Authorities, including the Tahsildar, were directed to submit a report. The learned Additional Government Pleader submitted a report received from the Tahsildar, which reveals that there are two temples, one belonging to the Hindu community and the other belonging to the Christian community.
3. Though both temples are long-standing temples, the petitioner’s group has recently constructed another temple, thereby creating a dispute. Therefore, the Tahsildar objected to proceed further with the construction, stating that the construction was illegal and had been carried out without obtaining the requisite permission.
4. This Court directed the Tahsildar to appear before this Court. In the afternoon session, the Tahsildar, Tirumangalam, appeared before this Court. On enquiry, the Tahsildar submitted that the Kumbabhishekam festival is scheduled to be conducted on 17.09.2026 in the existing Arulmigu Sri Selva Muthu Mariamman Temple. She further submitted that the same group is attempting to construct another temple in the name of
Selva Muthu Mariamman Temple at the said place. Therefore, in order to conduct the festival peacefully, the third respondent is directed to convene a peace committee meeting tomorrow (i.e. 16.09.2026) at 11.00 a.m. at her office. The petitioner is directed to appear before the Tahsildar. If there are any rival parties, they shall also be heard, and a conclusion shall be arrived at after considering the objections raised by all concerned.
5. Once the above process is completed, if there is no impediment, the petitioner may proceed with the Kumbabhishekam festival and the respondents 5 and 6 are directed to provide adequate police protection for the conduct of the festival without any cost.
6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. 15.09.2026 LS To
1. The District Collector Madurai, Madurai District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer Thirumangalam Madurai District.
3. The Tahsildar Office of the Tahsildar Thirumangalam Taluk Madurai District.
4. The Superintendent of Police Madurai, Madurai District.
5. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Thirumangalam Division Madurai District.
6. The Inspector of Police Austinpatti Police Station Madurai District.
7. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
DR. P. MURUGAN, J. LS W.P.Crl.(MD)No.5197 of 2026 15.09.2026