Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/882/2026closed

Samynathan v. The State Of Tamilnadu, Rep. By The Superintendent Of Police, Ramanathapuram,

2026-02-17Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 17-02-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Samynathan Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep. By the Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.

2. The Sub Collector/revenue Divisional Officer, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District.

3. The Thasildar, Taluk Office, Kadaladi, Ramanathapuram District.

4. The State of Tamilnadu Rep. By the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Muthukulathur, Ramanathapuram District.

5. State of Tamilnadu Rep by Inspector of Police, Kadaladi, Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

6. Kumaraiya

7. Rajendiran

8. Thirumal

9. Mayilvaganan

10. Sakthivel

11. Sivanandi

12. Murugan 1/4

13. Vilavathurai

14. Raja Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s):

Mr.R. Murugappan For Respondent(s):

Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (crl. Side), for R-1, 4 & 5 Mr.P. Thambidurai, Government Advocate, for R-2 & 3 Prayer: To issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 3 to 5 to ensure the participation of the petitioner, his side people and other nearby villagers without any discrimination to worship at the temple of Sri Vilavanathar Temple, situated at Survey No. 242/3B, Melakadaladi Village, Kadaladi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District during the forthcoming Maha Sivanrthiri festival will be held in the month of February-March, 2026 through the hereditary priest of that temple and to prevent interference by private respondents 6 to 14.

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 3 to 5 to ensure the participation of the petitioner, his side people and other nearby villagers without any discrimination to worship at the temple of Sri Vilavanathar Temple, situated at Survey No. 242/3B, Melakadaladi Village, Kadaladi Taluk, 2/4

Ramanathapuram District during the forthcoming Maha Sivanrthiri festival will be held in the month of February-March, 2026 through the hereditary priest of that temple and to prevent interference by private respondents 6 to 14.

2. It is submitted that the temple festival has been completed. Due to the efflux of time, nothing survives for adjudication. Hence, this writ petition is closed. No costs. 17-02-2026 KSA To

1. The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.

2. The Sub Collector/revenue Divisional Officer, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District.

3. The Thasildar, Taluk Office, Kadaladi, Ramanathapuram District.

4. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Muthukulathur, Ramanathapuram District.

5. The Inspector of Police, Kadaladi, Police Station, Ramanathapuram District. 3/4

S.SRIMATHY,J KSA

ORDER

IN WP CRL.(MD) No.882 of 2026 Date : 17.02.2026 4/4