P.Selvam v. The District Collector

ORDER Seeking to direct the respondents 1 to 6 to take appropriate action to enable the petitioner to perform a Karuppasamy Samiyadi of Arulmigu Karuppasamy Temple situated at A.Karisalkulam Village, Thiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar District to conduct and perform "Kalari Poojai" scheduled to be held in the month of August considering the petitioner's representation dated

14.06.2026, this writ petition is filed.

¶2The learned counsel for the respondents 7, 8 and 9 submitted that there are disputed facts as to the right of Samiyadi (Divine Dance) during the temple festival.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that if any other person claims right for conduct of Samiyadi (Divine Dance), disputes may certainly arise.

¶4Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials available on record.

¶5In view of the above, the 3rd respondent is directed to put the petitioner as well as the private respondents on notice and conduct a Peace Committee on or before 05.08.2026 and dispose of the petitioner's representation, after hearing both the parties, in accordance with law.

¶6With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of.

23.06.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No gbg TO:-

1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector,

2.The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police,

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukottai Divisional Office, Aruppukottai Taluk,

4.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office,

5.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Aruppukottai Taluk,

6.The Inspector of Police, A.Mukkulam Police Station,

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

L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. gbg Dated

23.06.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.06.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI P.Selvam ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, 2.The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukottai Divisional Office, Aruppukottai Taluk, 4.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, 5.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Aruppukottai Taluk, 6.The Inspector of Police, A.Mukkulam Police Station, 7.Palanisamy 8.Manikandan 9.K.Thirumurugan ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the official respondents 1 to 6 to take appropriate steps to enable the petitioner, to perform as a Karuppasamy Samiyad of Arulmigu Karuppasamy Temple situated at A.Karisalkulam Village, Thiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar District to conduct and perform "Kalari Poojai" scheduled to be held on 25.06.2026, 26.06.2026 and 27.06.2026 as per the regular practice by considering the petitioner's representation dated 14.06.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Alagusundar For R1, R3 & R4 : M/s.M.R.Priyanka Jothi Government Advocate (Civil Side) For R2, R5 & R6 : Mr.S.Arun Arockiasamy Government Advocate (Crl.side) For R7 – R9 : Mr.R.Senthil Kumar