Sengottaiyan v. The District Collector

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 08.03.2026.

2.The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner has given a representation dated 08.03.2026 to remove the iron gate to allow the petitioner and other devotees to the Arulmigu Karuppasamy Temple pooja and festivals time.

¶3In reply, the learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents would submit that the petitioners' representation dated 08.03.2026 will be disposed of by the respondents within a period of twelve weeks. Page3 of 5

¶4Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Government Counsel for the respondents and also perused the materials available on record.

¶5In view of the above, the 3rd respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 08.03.2026 and pass appropriate orders within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, permitting the petitioner and other devotees to worship the God using the subject pathway. In the event if the subject pathway is used by the public as an approach road to the Temple, I do not find any impediment for opening the gate and permit the devotees to worship the God by using the subject pathway. In the event if anybody is creating problem, the 3rd respondent is directed to take appropriate Police protection from the jurisdictional Police. If any request is made by the 3rd respondent, the jurisdictional Police is directed to give Police protection to open the subject pathway for the public, atleast during the days of Temple pooja and festivals.

¶6With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 03-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN Page4 of 5 To

¶1The District Collector, 1st Floor, Theeran Chinnamalai Maligai, Perundurai Road, Near Sampath Nagar & Teachers Colony, Opposite Court, Erode 638 011.

¶2The District Revenue Officer, Erode District, Near Perimamariyamam Kovil, Brough Road, Govindaraj Nagar, Erode-638 001.

¶3The Thasildar, Bhavani Taluk office Devapuram Sh-20, Thoppur Mettur Dam, Bhavani-638 301.

¶4The Assistant Commissioner, HR & CE Erode, Surampatti Naal Road, Erode District-9. WPoNo.o19244oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. KKN WPoNo.o19244oofo2026 03-06-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 03-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Sengottaiyan S/o.Kuppusamy, Kannadi Palaiyam, Thurusampalaiyam Post, Bhavani Taluk, Jambai, Erode District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector, 1st Floor, Theeran Chinnamalai Maligai, Perundurai Road, Near Sampath Nagar & Teachers Colony, Opposite Court, Erode 638 011. 2. The District Revenue Officer, Erode District, Near Perimamariyamam Kovil, Brough Road, Govindaraj Nagar, Erode-638 001. 3. The Thasildar, Bhavani Taluk office Devapuram Sh-20, Thoppur Mettur Dam, Bhavani-638 301. 4. The Assistant Commissioner, HR & CE Erode, Surampatti Naal Road, Erode District-9. ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 5 Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents remove the iron gate to allow the petitioner and other devotees to the Arulmigu Karuppasamy Temple pooja and festivals time consider the petitioner's representation dated 08.03.2026 within a stipulated time fixed by this Honble Court. For Petitioner(s): Ms.S.Shabin Banu for Mr.A.Venkatesan For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan Government Counsel for R1 to R3 Mr.D.Yashwanth Rajan Government Advocate (HR & CE) for R4