W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3331 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.06.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3331 of 2026 P.Selvam ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Virudhunagar District. 2.The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District. 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukottai Divisional Office, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 4.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Thiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 5.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 6.The Inspector of Police, A.Mukkulam Police Station, Thiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3331 of 2026 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 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 2/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3331 of 2026 held in the month of August considering the petitioner's representation dated 14.06.2026, this writ petition is filed. 2. The 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. 3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that if any other person claims right for conduct of Samiyadi (Divine Dance), disputes may certainly arise. 4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials available on record. 5. In 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. 3/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3331 of 2026 6. With 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, Virudhunagar District. 2.The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District. 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukottai Divisional Office, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 4.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Thiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 5.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 4/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3331 of 2026 6.The Inspector of Police, A.Mukkulam Police Station, Thiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 7.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 5/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3331 of 2026 L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. gbg Order made in W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3331 of 2026 Dated 23.06.2026 6/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis