Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5121/2026 of C.Raghavan Vs The District Collector on 10 September 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
Dated : 10.09.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE P. MURUGAN
WP.CRL.(MD). No.5121 of 2026
C. Raghavan
... Petitioner
Vs.
1. The District Collector,
Kannyakumari District.
2. The Superintendent of Police,
Kannyakumari District.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Padmanabhapuram Taluk,
Kannyakumari District.
4. The Inspector of Police,
Marthandam Police Station,
Kannayakumari District.
... Respondents
PRAYER :- Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents not to give permission to place Vinayagar or any other idol at Survey No. 432/6, Pacode Village, Perumtharavilai,
Kanyakumari District for the celebration of Vinayagar Chathurthi based on the petitioner's representation dated 05.09.2026.
For Petitioner : Mr. K. Dinesh babu
For Respondents : Mr. A. Sivasubramanian Additional Government Pleader for R1 and R3.
Mr. D. Rajaboopathy
Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
for R2 and R4.
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Heard both sides.
2. Mr. A. Sivasubramanian, learned Additional Government Pleader, takes notice for the 1st and 3rd respondents and Mr. D. Rajaboopathy, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) takes notice for 2nd and 4th respondents.
3. The petitioner has come up with this Writ Petition to direct the respondent not to give permission to place Vinayagar or any other idol at Survey No. 432/6, pacode Village, Perumtharavilai, Kanyakumari District for the celebration of Vinayagar Chathurthi based on the representation dated 05.09.2026.
4. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submitted that, the petitioner sent a representation to all the respondents, which is under consideration.
5. Recording the above submission, without going into the merits of this case, the 3rd respondent is directed to dispose the petitioner's representation dated 05.09.2026 tomorrow [11.09.2026] itself and take better decision as per the supported documents submitted by the petitioner.
6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. 10.09.2026 Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No NCC :Yes/No psm
To
1. The District Collector, Kannyakumari District.
2. The Superintendent of Police, Kannyakumari District.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Padmanabhapuram Taluk, Kannyakumari District.
4. The Inspector of Police, Marthandam Police Station, Kannayakumari District.
5. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
DR. P. MURUGAN, J.
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WP. CRL.(MD) No.5121 of 2026 10.09.2026