WP CRL.(MD)/5226/2026 of M.Balan Vs The District Collector on 15 September 2026

ORDER

This petition has been filed for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to take suitable action to ensure the petitioner's right to participate in the Arulmigu Santhana Mariamman Temple Kumbavisakam function at Kilakku Valasai, Pampan Taluk, Ramanathapuram District, to be held on 17.09.2026, by considering his representation dated 10.09.2026, within the time stipulated by this Court.

2. Mr.D.Rajaboopathy, learned Government Advocate, (Crl. Side) takes notice for the respondents 2 and 4 and Mr.A.Sivasubramanian, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice for the respondents 1 and 3. Heard the counsel on either side and perused the records.

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3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that though the petitioner has submitted his representation on 10.09.2026 to guarantee peaceful participation in the temple festival, no suitable orders were passed by the authorities.

4. According to the version submitted on behalf of the 4th respondent police, Peace Committee meetings were previously convened on 05.09.2026 and 09.09.2026 involving 'A' and 'B' parties. Though the petitioner, who belongs to 'B' party, failed to attend the said meetings despite due notice, both parties, who are present, agreed to conduct the Kumbhabhishekam peacefully without creating any trouble and law and order problems.

5. The learned Additional Government Pleader submitted that while the police conducted preliminary peace talks, no official Peace Committee meeting has been convened by the Revenue authorities till now. He further submitted that since the scheduled date of the Kumbhabhishekam falls on 17.09.2026, the Revenue authority, namely the 3rd respondent the Tahsildar concerned is ready to convene an official Peace Committee meeting tomorrow, i.e., 16.09.2026 at 11:00 AM, at the 3rd respondent's office.

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6. In view of the above submissions, this Court issues the following directions:

(i) The petitioner is directed to appear before the office of the 3rd respondent Tahsildar on 16.09.2026 at 11:00 AM, along with all necessary documents in support of his claim.

(ii) The 3rd respondent Tahsildar is directed to summon the rival parties/factions and convene a Peace Committee meeting on the same day 16.09.2026 at 11:00 AM, consider the claim of the petitioner along with the objections of the rival parties, and take an appropriate decision in accordance with law to ensure the peaceful conduct of the Kumbabishekam.

7. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 15.09.2026 TM To

1. The District Collector Office of the District Collector Ramanathapuram District.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police Pampan Sub Division Rameswaram Taluk Ramanathapuram District.

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3. The Tahsildar Rameswaram Taluka Office Rameswaram Taluk Ramanathapuram District.

4. The Inspector of Police Pampan Police Station Rameswaram Taluk Ramanathapuram District.

5. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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WP.Crl.(MD)No.5226 of 2026 DR.P.MURUGAN, J., TM WP.Crl.(MD).No.5226 of 2026 15.09.2026

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