M. Prabhu v. The District Collector,

ORDER Seeking to direct the respondents 1 to 7 herein to take action against the 8th respondent for excommunicating the petitioner and his family members from their own native village, based on the petitioner's representation dated

16.04.2026, the present writ petition is filed.

2.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that, due to prior enmity, the petitioner and his family have been excommunicated from the village by the 8th respondent and have also been prevented from participating in the temple festival of 'Aanaichayee Amman Temple and Mariamman Temple' situated at Perumalpalayam Village. It was further submitted that a representation in this regard has been made to the competent authority. However, the same has not been considered. Hence, the present petition.

3.The learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that proper enquiry would be conducted into the matter. He further submitted that there was no ex-communication and no temple festival is being conducted during the current year.

4.Heard either side.

5.The learned counsel for the petitioner categorically contended that though the learned Additional Public Prosecutor claims that no festival is likely to be conducted, the same is scheduled to be held on 26.04.2026.

6.Considering the submissions made, the seventh respondent police is directed to issue summon on the petitioner as well as the 8th respondent under Section 64 of BNSS forthwith, conduct enquiry and take appropriate steps to facilitate the participation of the petitioner and his group in the temple festival of Aanaichayee Amman Temple and Mariamman Temple situated at Perumalpalayam Village scheduled to be held on 26.04.2026.

7.It is made clear that the seventh respondent police should facilitate the petitioner and direct the 8th respondent to obtain 'jiyfl;L thp' from the petitioner and his group.

8.With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of.

24.04.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Rmk Note: Issue order copy on 24.04.2026. TO:-

1.The District Collector, District Collector Office, Trichy District.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Superintendent of Police Office, Trichy District.

3.The District Revenue Officer, District Revenue Office, Trichy District.

4.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Musiri, Trichy District.

5.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Deputy Superintendent of Police Office, Musiri, Trichy District.

6.The Tahsildar, Thasildar Office, Musiri, Trichy District.

7.The Inspector of Police, Musiri Police Station, Musiri, Trichy District.

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

L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. Rmk Dated

24.04.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.04.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI M.Prabhu ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector, District Collector Office, Trichy District. 2.The Superintendent of Police, Superintendent of Police Office, Trichy District. 3.The District Revenue Officer, District Revenue Office, Trichy District. 4.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Musiri, Trichy District. 5.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Deputy Superintendent of Police Office, Musiri, Trichy District. 6.The Tahsildar, Thasildar Office, Musiri, Trichy District. 7.The Inspector of Police, Musiri Police Station, Musiri, Trichy District. 8.Sekar ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 to 7 herein to take action against the 8th respondent for excommunicating the petitioner and his family members from their own native village based on the petitioner's representation dated 16.04.2026 within a stipulated time of period fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For R1, R3, R4 & R6 : Mr.M.Muthumanikkam Government Advocate (Civil side) For R2, R5 & R7 : Mr.S.Ravi Additional Public Prosecutor