C.Matha Naicker v. The Thasidar,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4254 of 2026:- C.Matha Naicker ... Petitioner Vs.

¶1The Thasidar, Vaiyampatti.

¶3Perumal

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 to permit the petitioner and their relatives to participate in the temple festival to be conducted from 02.08.2026 to 04.08.2026 in the village namely Shri Mariyamman, Shri Perumalsamy, Shri Kannimar and Shri Thekkamalai Ayyanar situated at Palappatti, Ponnambalapatti Post, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District, by collecting temple tax and also to permit the petitioner to participate in the Karagam Eduthal, Pongal and Keda Vettu by following the customs by considering the representation given by the petitioner dated 16.07.2026 and

17.07.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Gnana Guru Nathan For Respondents : Ms.M.R.Priyanka Jothi (R1) Government Advocate (Civil) Mr.D.Rajaboopathy (R2) Government Advocate (Crl.) Mr.C.Prithiviraj (R3) W.P.Crl.(MD)No.4273 of 2026:- K.Seenivasa Perumal ... Petitioner Vs.

¶1The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police,

¶3The Tahsildar,

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1, 2 to grant permission and necessary police protection to conduct the festival from

02.08.2026 to 05.08.2026 in connection with ``Thiru Vizha`` of Sri Vinayagar, Sri Mariyamman, Sri Mayamperumal Temple situated at Ponnambalapatti Village, Vaiyampatti, Manaparai Taluk, Trichy District. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Prithiviraj For Respondents : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy (R1 & R2) Government Advocate (Crl.) Ms.M.R.Priyanka Jothi (R3) Government Advocate (Civil) COMMON ORDER The writ petition in WP Crl.(MD)No.4254 of 2026 has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents 1 to 3 to permit the petitioner and their relatives to participate in the temple festival to be conducted from 02.08.2026 to 04.08.2026 in the temple, namely Shri Mariyamman, Shri Perumalsamy, Shri Kannimar and Shri Thekkamalai Ayyanar situated at Palappatti, Ponnambalapatti Post, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District, by collecting temple tax and also to permit the petitioner to participate in the Karagam Eduthal, Pongal and Keda Vettu by following the customs by considering the representation given by the petitioner dated 16.07.2026 and 17.07.2026.

¶2The writ petition in WP Crl.(MD)No.4273 2026 has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents 1 and 2 to grant permission and necessary police protection to conduct the festival from 02.08.2026 to 05.08.2026 in connection with "Thiru Vizha" of Sri Vinayagar, Sri Mariyamman, Sri Mayamperumal Temple situated at Ponnambalapatti Village, Vaiyampatti, Manaparai Taluk, Trichy District.

¶3When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent Tahsildar submitted that the Tahsildar had already convened a peace committee meeting on 25.07.2026. However, as no amicable resolution could be arrived at between the rival parties, they were advised to work out their respective remedies before the competent civil court.

¶4Heard the learned counsel on either sides and carefully perused the materials placed before this Court.

¶5Both the parties appeared before this Court and submitted that they are willing to extend mutual cooperation to ensure the peaceful conduct of the aforesaid temple festival. Recording the said submission, the petitioner in W.P. (Crl.)(MD)No.4273 of 2026 is permitted to conduct the aforesaid temple festival from 02.08.2026 to 05.08.2026.

¶6It is, however, made clear that all the villagers, including the petitioner in the connected writ petition and members of every faction, shall be permitted to participate in the temple festival and that no person shall be excluded or excommunicated on any ground. The Temple Administrative Committee shall receive the temple tax from all factions without any discrimination. The respondent police shall afford adequate police protection for the smooth and peaceful conduct of the temple festival and ensure that the above directions are implemented in letter and spirit.

¶7With the above directions, these writ petitions stand disposed of.

29.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No sm Note: Issue order copy on 31.07.2026.

L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. Sm TO:-

¶1The Thasidar, Vaiyampatti.

¶3The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police,

¶4The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. Common Order made in Dated

29.07.2026