V.Sundaram v. The District Collector

ORDER The present writ petition has been filed to direct respondents 1 to 6 not to give permission to respondents 7 to 16 or their men, representative to conduct Arulmigu Muthu Mariamman Temple Chariot, festival without the people of Milagu Kaatan sector of Adidravidar Community and consequently not to conduct pooja, God Procession, Pulling temple car or any other temple activity relating to the temples viz., Arulmigu Muthu Mariamman situated at Ramanayakkanpalayam Village, Attur Taluk, Salem District without the people of Milagu Kattan Sector of Adidravidar Community based on petitioner's representation dated 11.07.2026.

¶2At the outset, it was submitted by learned counsel for respondents 1 to 6 that they would consider petitioner's representation dated 11.07.2026 and pass appropriate orders, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court, which was agreed to by learned counsel for petitioner.

¶3In view thereof, there shall be a direction to respondents 1 to 6, to consider petitioner's representation dated 11.07.2026, on its own merits and pass appropriate orders, in accordance with law, after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioner, respondents 7 to 16 and any other interested party, by 03.08.2026. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any Page4 of 5 views with regard to the merits of the case.

¶4Accordingly, writ petition stands disposed of. There will be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 24-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MRN To

¶1The District Collector, Salem District, Salem.

¶2The Revenue Divisional Officer, Attur, Salem District.

¶3The Tahsildar, Attur, Salem District.

¶4The Superintendent of Police, Salem District, Salem.

¶5The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Attur, Salem District.

¶6The Inspector of Police. Attur Rural Police Station, Salem District, -636 108. Page5 of 5

MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J. MRN WP No.28855 of 2026 24-07-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ WP No.28855 of 2026 and WMP No.31623 of 2026 V.Sundaram ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Salem District, Salem. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Attur, Salem District, 3. The Tahsildar, Attur, Salem District. 4. The Superintendent of Police, Salem District, Salem. 5. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Attur, Salem District. 6. The Inspector of Police, Attur Rural Police Station, Salem District, -636 108. 7. Muthusamy 8. R. Muthu 9. Palanisamy 10. K. Mari, Page2 of 5 11.P. Kalidas 12.A. Selvam, 13.P Bagiyaraj 14.R.A. Murugesan, 15.Annadurai 16.A. Mohan, ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue Writ of Mandamus, to direct respondents 1 to 6 not to give permission to respondents 7 to 16 or their men, representative to conduct Arulmigu Muthu Mariamman Temple Chariot, festival without the people of Milagu Kaatan sector of Adidravidar Community and consequently not to conduct pooja, God Procession, Pulling temple car or any other temple activity relating to the temples viz., Arulmigu Muthu Mariamman situated at Ramanayakkanpalayam Village, Attur Taluk, Salem District without the people of Milagu Kattan Sector of Adidravidar Community based on petitioner's representation dated 11.07.2026. For Petitioner(s): Mr.Haja Nazirudeen Senior Counsel for Mr.M.Rajendiran For Respondent(s): Mr.J.V.Sakthi Baalakrishnan Government Counsel for R1 to R3 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran Government Advocate (Crl. Side) for R4 to R6 Page3 of 5