1 W.P.(MD)NO.29244 OF 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.10.2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.29244 of 2025 AND W.M.P.(MD)No.22607 of 2025 R.Rakkappan, S/o.Late R.Rakkappa Thevar, Trustee, Arulmighu Rakachiamman Thirukovil, Vazhaikulam Village, Srivilliputhur Taluk, Virudhunagar District. ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The District Collector, Collectorate, Virudhunagar District. 2. The Superintendent of Police, O/o.the Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar. 3. The District Forest Officer, Srivilliputhur Forest Range, Madurai Road, Srivilliputhur. 4. The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.the Revenue Divisional Officer, Satchiyapuram, Sivakasi – 626 123. 5. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, O/o.the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Nearby Periyamariyamman Kovil, Srivilliputhur – 626 125. 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2 W.P.(MD)NO.29244 OF 2025 6. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar District. 7. The Inspector of Police, Mamsapuram police station, Mamsapuram – 626 124. 8. R.Rakkappa Pillai 9. R.Raman @ Kannan ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1,4,6 to necessary action be taken against respondents 8 and 9, and to immediately restrain them from conducting any Poojas, Yagams, or other ceremonies, as well as from collecting donations or undertaking any constructions or installations of statues within the temple premise of the Arulmighu Rakkachiamman Thirukovil at Vazhaikulam Village in Srivilliputhur Taluk, Virudhunagar District. For Petitioner : Mr.V.R.Shanmuganathan For Respondents : Mr.S.Kameswaran, Government Advocate for R-1 to R-4 & R-6. Mr.S.Alagusundar for R-8 & R-9. Mr.A.Albert James, Government Advocate for R-5 & R-7. * * * 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 3 W.P.(MD)NO.29244 OF 2025 O R D E R Heard both sides. 2. The relief is sought by the writ petitioner primarily against the private respondents. In writ proceedings, such issues cannot be resolved. Granting liberty to the writ petitioner to work out his rights in the manner known to law, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 15.10.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 4 W.P.(MD)NO.29244 OF 2025 To: 1. The District Collector, Collectorate, Virudhunagar District. 2. The Superintendent of Police, O/o.the Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar. 3. The District Forest Officer, Srivilliputhur Forest Range, Madurai Road, Srivilliputhur. 4. The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.the Revenue Divisional Officer, Satchiyapuram, Sivakasi – 626 123. 5. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, O/o.the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Nearby Periyamariyamman Kovil, Srivilliputhur – 626 125. 6. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar District. 7. The Inspector of Police, Mamsapuram police station, Mamsapuram – 626 124. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 5 W.P.(MD)NO.29244 OF 2025 G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J. PMU W.P.(MD)No.29244 of 2025 15.10.2025 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis