R.Santhanam v. The District Collector,

ORDER This Writ Petition (Criminal) has been filed seeking a direction to the 5th respondent to pass final orders or take a decision pursuant to the peace committee meeting held on 13.06.2026 in respect of conducting the "Veedhi Ula" at Amman Nagar and Pallikoodatheru, Vanur Taluk, Villupuram District.

¶2Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶3It is seen from the records that there is a dispute between the petitioner and other administrators of the Amman Nagar Siddhi Vinayagar Temple. Owing to the said dispute, the Veedhi Ula of the said temple is not being taken through the petitioner's street. In this regard, the fifth respondent convened a peace committee meeting, wherein both the parties participated and agreed to resolve the issue amicably. However, once again the other administrators did not take the Veedhi Ula through the petitioner's street. Page3 of 5

¶4In view of the above, there is a civil dispute. Therefore, the petitioner ought to have approached the Civil Court for appropriate relief. The fifth respondent cannot compel the counter parties to attend peace committee meeting. However, if any offence is committed by the petitioner or the counter parties, the sixth respondent is directed to take appropriate action against the person, who committed such offence.

¶5With the above direction, this Writ Petition (Criminal) stands disposed of . No costs. 09-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order LPP To

1.The District Collector, Villupuram District, Villupuram.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Villupuram District, Villupuram.

3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kottukuppam Village, Vilupuram District. Page4 of 5

4.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Villupuram District.

5.The Tahsildhar Villupuram District.

6.The Inspector of Police, Vanur Police Station, Villupluram District.

7.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai. Page5 of 5 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J. LPP 09-07-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 09-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN R.Santhanam ..Petitioner Vs 1. The District Collector, Villupuram District, Villupuram. 2. The Superintendent of Police, Villupuram District, Villupuram. 3. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kottukuppam Village, Vilupuram District. 4. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Villupuram District. 5. The Tahsildhar Villupuram District. 6. The Inspector of Police, Vanur Police Station, Villupluram District. ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction, by directing the 5th respondent to pass final orders or take a decision Page2 of 5 pursuant to the peace meeting held on 13.06.2026 in respect of Veedhi Ula to the Amman Nagar and Pallikoodatheru, Vanur Taluk, Villupuram District within time framed by this Hon'ble Court and pass such further or other orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of this case and thus render justice. For Petitioner: Mr.B.R.Sivasubramaniam For Respondents: Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Crl.Side)