WP CRL.(MD). No.3183 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 16/06/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE L. VICTORIA GOWRI WP CRL.(MD). No.3183 of 2026 R.Rathinam ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Uthamapalayam, Theni District. 2. The Tahsildar, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Odaipatti Police Station, Odaipatti, Theni District. 4. A.Rajendran ... Respondents PRAYER :- To issue a Writ of Mandamus, restraining the respondents 1 to 3 from conducting Kumbabishegam of Arulmigu Sree alagarsamy Temple and its sub-temples situated in S.F.No. 248/2 of Veppampatti Village, Theni District by the 4th respondents, based on the petitioner's representation dated 10.06.2026 within a stipulated time frame as may be fixed by this Court. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.3183 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.L.Prabakaran Advocate. For Respondents : Mr.M.R.Priyanka Jothi for R1 and R2 Government Advocate (Civil Side) Mr.D.Rajaboopathy for R3 Government Advocate (Crl Side) ORDER This Writ Petition is filed seeking to issue a Writ of Mandamus, restraining the respondents 1 to 3 from conducting Kumbabishegam of Arulmigu Sree alagarsamy Temple and its sub-temples situated in S.F.No. 248/2 of Veppampatti Village, Theni District by the 4th respondents, based on the petitioner's representation dated 10.06.2026 within a stipulated time frame as may be fixed by this Court. 2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, learned Government Advocate submitted that a peace committee meeting would be conducted and the petitioner's representation would be considered. 3. Heard either sides and carefully perused the materials available on record. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.3183 of 2026 4. In view of the above submission, the respondent police is directed to conduct a peace committee meeting on or before 22.06.2026, by putting the petitioner as well as the rival parties on notice under Section 64 BNSS and conclude the same. 5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. 16.06.2026 NCC : yes / no Index : yes / no Note : Issue order copy on 19.06.2026 pnn To 1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Uthamapalayam, Theni District. 2. The Tahsildar, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Odaipatti Police Station, Odaipatti, Theni District. 4. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.3183 of 2026 L. VICTORIA GOWRI,J pnn ORDER IN WP CRL.(MD) No.3183 of 2026 Date : 16/06/2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis