Madras High CourtWP(MD)/10872/2022disposed of

Karunaigiri v. The District Collector

2025-11-04Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Karunagiri ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector Office, 2.The Superintendent of Police, Karur District, Karur.

3.The Tahsildar, Tharagampatti Taluk, 4.The Inspector of Police, Balaviduthi Police Station, 5.Perumal Naicker 6.Appavu Naicker ... 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 respondents No.1 to 4 to take necessary action against the respondents No.5 and 6 in accordance with law for committing the offence of ex-communication of the petitioner and 1/4

his family members at Mullipaadi Mandhai, Edaiyapatti post, Tharagampatti Taluk, Karur District and consequently directing the respondents No.1 to 4 to ensure the peaceful and safety life of the petitioner based on the petitioner representation dated 24.04.2022, by allowing the petitioner to participate Sala Erudhu Ottam festival conducted at Kodangipatti Village, Tharagampatti Taluk, For Petitioner : Mr.S.Karthik For Respondents : Mr.B.Ramanathan Additional Government Pleader for R1 to R4

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The writ petitioner alleges that he has been ex-communicated. This allegation is denied by the fourth respondent. It appears that on account of the petitioner's son marrying a person of his choice from outside the community, the writ petitioner's relationship with the community members had come under strain. Be that as it may, it is declared that no person can be excommunicated. The petitioner cannot be prevented from taking part from the activities of the community. If the petitioner's participation is prevented, the petitioner is given liberty to file a complaint before the fourth respondent and the fourth respondent is obliged to take action on such complaint. 2/4

3. With the aforesaid declaration in favour of the petitioner and direction to the fourth respondent, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 04.11.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector Office, 2.The Superintendent of Police, Karur District, Karur.

3.The Tahsildar, Tharagampatti Taluk, 4.The Inspector of Police, Balaviduthi Police Station, 3/4

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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