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K.Velu Konar v. The Revenue Divisional Officer,

2026-01-20Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 20/01/2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY K.Velu Konar, ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District..

2. The Tahsildar,, Kayattar Taluk Office, Thoothukudi District..

3. The Inspector of Police,, Kayattar Police Station, Thoothukudi District..

4. Arunachalam,, S/o. Gothandaraman,

5. Ganeshan,, S/o.Gothandaraman, ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1/5

respondents 1 to 3 herein to permit the petitioner's community people to conduct Pooja and Worshiping to Sri Arulmigu Sorna Vinayagar Temple is situated at Arasankulam Village in Old Survey No. 494 New Survey No.730/1 Kayattar Taluk, Thoothukudi District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 11.09.2023 and 02.01.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Gomathisankar, For R1 and R2 : Mr.M.Muthu Manikkam Government Advocate (Crl.Side) For R3 : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking direction to the respondents 1 to 3 herein to permit the petitioner's community people to conduct Pooja and Worshiping to Sri Arulmigu Sorna Vinayagar Temple is situated at Arasankulam Village in Old Survey No. 494 New Survey No.730/1 Kayattar Taluk, Thoothukudi District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 11.09.2023 and 02.01.2026.

2. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 would submit that already, the second respondent / Tahsildar considered the complaint and passed an order on 20.01.2026, 2/5

wherein it is stated that the worshipping rights have been granted to all parties without any discrimination and the same shall be ensured through inspection.

3. The third respondent shall provide police protection, in case if there is any dispute, the petitioner and his community people are permitted only to worship the deity and if the petitioner seeking any other right, he shall approach the appropriate court to declare such rights.

4. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No Costs.

20.01.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No tta (Note: Issue order copy on 21.01.2026) 3/5

TO

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District..

2. The Tahsildar,, Kayattar Taluk Office, Thoothukudi District..

3. The Inspector of Police,, Kayattar Police Station, Thoothukudi District..

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S.SRIMATHY,J TTA

ORDER

IN WP CRL.(MD) No.243 of 2026 Date : 20/01/2026 5/5