CONT P/2680/2026 of Annakodi Vs Shanthi on 12 August 2026

ORDER

Heard Ms.Neelavathi.P, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.S.Rishabh Narayanan, Government Advocate, for the respondent.

2. The writ petition was disposed of by me on 11.11.2025 with the following directions:- “4. Considering that the said representation is of recent origin, it would suffice to direct the Revenue Divisional Officer/2nd respondent

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herein to consider the petitioner’s representation and pass appropriate orders after hearing all parties interested within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) finds that the rival disputes are not settled and opening the Temple would lead to further complications and law and order issues, it is open to the RDO to take up the matter before the Assistant Commissioner/4th respondent herein and the RDO shall be entitled to take assistance of police officials, in case there is any apprehension of breach of law and order in the locality”.

3. Today, Mr. Rishabh Narayanan, learned Government Advocate states that, in proceedings Na.Ka.No.5521/2026(M1) dated 11.08.2026, the respondents have referred the disputes to the HR & CE Department for further inquiry and orders. He would therefore state that the order in the writ petition has been complied with,

4. Per contra, the learned counsel for the petitioner would state that the proceedings in Na.Ka.No.5521/2026(M1) dated 11.08.2026 under which the respondents now claims to have complied with the order, does not address the core issue and grievance of the writ petitioner. He would therefore pray for the contempt petition being heard on merits.

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5. I have carefully considered the submissions advanced on either side.

6. The petitioner's representation has been considered as directed by this Court in the order dated 11.11.2025 and in fact, the respondents have also referred to two peace meetings held amongst the rival parties and finding that there is no scope for any amicable settlement in order to enable reopening of the Temple and conduct of daily poojas and festivals to the Deities, the matter has been referred by the Revenue Divisional Officer, Namakkal to the Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, Namakkal district. There is substantial compliance of the order passed in the writ petition, and I am unable to see as to how the respondents can be held guilty of any contempt or wilful disobedience to the order dated 11.11.2025. If at all the petitioner is aggrieved by the order passed in Na.Ka.No.5521/2026(M1) dated 11.08.2026, it shall be open to the petitioner to challenge the same in the manner known to law or alternatively, approach the concerned HR&CE Department, Namakkal seeking further orders.

7. Accordingly, the contempt petition is dismissed. 12-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order DPQ

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P.B.BALAJI, J. DPQ CONT P No. 2680 of 2026 12-08-2026

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