S.Sonai v. The District Collector,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN S.Sonai ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, District Collectorate, Dindigul District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer Dindigul Division, Dindigul District.

3.The Tahsildar, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District.

4.The Superintendent Of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

5.The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Dindigul Police Station, Dindigul District.

6.The Inspector of Police, Vilampatti Police Station, Dindigul District.

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7.Rajamani ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1 to 6 respondents to grant permission and protection to conduct the Purattasi festival of the temple namely, Arulmigu Sri Elaikathamman, Sri Valladiyar Swamy Thirukovil at Nattarpatti Village, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District on 30.09.2025 by petitioner's representation dated 03.09.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Aravindraj For R1 to R3 : Mr.N.Ramesh Arumugam For R4 to R6 : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

The petition for a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to grant permission and provide protection for the conduct of the Purattasi festival of the temple, namely, Arulmigu Sri Elaikathamman, Sri Valladiyar Swamy Thirukovil, situated at Nattarpatti Village, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District, on 30.09.2025, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 03.09.2025.

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2.According to the petitioner, there is a dispute between the petitioner and the seventh respondent as to who should be the Poojari of the temple. On 13.12.2024, the Tahsildhar, Nilakottai/third respondent herein, conducted a peace committee meeting and advised both parties to worship the temple jointly and that if the parties create any law and order problem, the police may take suitable action.

3.The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents 1 to 6, on instructions, would submit that the peace committee meeting was conducted pursuant to the direction issued in WP(MD) No. 27286 of 2024 dated 29.11.2024 and that the official respondents are not aware of the present situation.

4.In the light of the above submissions, this Court is of the view that if all the parties agree to abide by the conditions imposed by the third respondent on 13.12.2024, respondents 1 to 6 may consider the representation of the petitioner and permit the conduct of the festival. 3/6

5.With the above observation, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

19.09.2025 NCC: Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Index:Yes/No cp To 1.The District Collector, District Collectorate, Dindigul District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer Dindigul Division, Dindigul District.

3.The Tahsildar, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District.

4.The Superintendent Of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

5.The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Dindigul Police Station, Dindigul District.

6.The Inspector of Police, Vilampatti Police Station, Dindigul District.

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7.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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SUNDER MOHAN,J.

cp W.P.crl(MD)No.1439 of 2025 19.09.2025 6/6