P. Selvam v. The District Collector,

ORDER This Writ Petition is filed seeking to issue Writ of Mandamus directing the official respondents to take appropriate steps to enable the petitioner, being a Karuppanasamiyadi of Arulmigu Karuppannasamy Temple situated at A.Karisalkulam Village, Thiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar District, to conduct and perform the Kappukattu on

14.05.2026 and Kalari Poojai scheduled to be held on 21.05.2026,

22.05.2026 and 23.05.2026 as per the regular practice, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 11.05.2026.

¶2When the matter was taken up for hearing, learned Government Advocate submitted that this Writ Petition has become infructuous because of the lapse of time and the date on which the petitioner sought for permission to conduct the temple festival has already lapsed.

¶3Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the temple festival has not been conducted on that dates and the temple festival is yet to be conducted.

¶4Heard either sides and carefully perused the materials available on record. Since no adverse order is proposed to be passed as against the private respondents, notice to them is dispensed with.

¶5In view of the submission made by the learned Government Advocate, the prayer sought for in this Writ Petition has become infructuous. Therefore, the petitioner is at liberty to make a fresh representation indicating the date of temple festival and if necessary, file a fresh writ petition seeking relief.

¶6With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of.

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¶1The District Collector, Office of District Collector, Virudhunagar District.

¶2The Superintendent of Police, Office of Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District.

¶3The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukottai Divisional Office, Aruppukkottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

¶4The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Thiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

¶5The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of Deputy Superintendent of Police, Aruppukkottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

¶6The Inspector of Police, A.Mukkulam Police Station, Thiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 18/06/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE L. VICTORIA GOWRI P. Selvam ... Petitioner Vs 1. The District Collector, Office of District Collector, Virudhunagar District. 2. The Superintendent of Police, Office of Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukottai Divisional Office, Aruppukkottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 4. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Thiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 5. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of Deputy Superintendent of Police, Aruppukkottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 6. The Inspector of Police, A.Mukkulam Police Station, Thiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 7. Palanisamy 8. Manikandan ... Respondents PRAYER :- To Writ of Mandamus directing the official respondents to take appropriate steps to enable the petitioner, being a Karuppanasamiyadi of Arulmigu Karuppannasamy Temple situated at A.Karisalkulam Village, Thiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar District, to conduct and perform the Kappukattu on 14.05.2026 and Kalari Poojai scheduled to be held on 21.05.2026, 22.05.2026 and 23.05.2026 as per the regular practice, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 11.05.2026. For Petitioner : Mr. S.Alagusundar, Advocate. For Respondent : Mr.M.R.Priyanka Jothi for R1, R3 and R4 Government Advocate (Crl.Side) Mr.C.Susikumar for R2, R5 and R6 Government Advocate (Crl.side) Mr.R.Senthilkumar for R7 and R8