W.P.(Crl).No.237 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 01.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.(Crl).No.237 of 2026 1.S.Ganesan 2.S.Kumar 3.S.Periyasamy … Petitioners vs. 1.The Assistant Commissioner, HR and CE Department, Dharmapuri. 2.Executive Officer, Sri Sendrayasamy Thirukoil, Pavalanthur, Pennagaram Taluk, Dhamapuri – 636 810. 3.The Hereditary Trusty, Sri Sendrayasamy Thirukoil, Pavalanthur, Pennagaram Taluk, Dhamapuri – 636 810. 4.The Inspector of Police, Pennagaram Police Station, Pennagaram, Dharmapuri District. 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(Crl).No.237 of 2026 5.M.Nagaraj 6.Karthi 7.Kanniyappan 8.Ramesh 9.Surya … Respondents PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 4th respondent to take action against the respondents 5 to 9 on the complaint dated 19.11.2025 given by the 2nd respondent and provide police protection for fencing the land in S.No.254/1, 254/2A, 254/2B of Pavalanthur Village, Vattuvanahalli Panchayat, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District allotted in favour of the petitioners by the 2nd and 3rd respondents by way of lease agreement dated 17.04.2023 for the agricultural land (5 years period) and lease agreement dated 10.07.2025 for coconut trees (one year period). For Petitioner : Mr.Vinodraja for M/s.V.Elangovan For R1 and R2 : Mr.Yashwanth Rajan Government Advocate (HR and CE) For R4 : Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) 2/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(Crl).No.237 of 2026 O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed for a direction, directing the 4th respondent to take appropriate action as against the respondents 5 to 9 on the complaint dated 19.11.2025 and also provide adequate police protection while fencing the land comprised in S.No.254/1, 254/2A, 254/2B situated at Pavalanthur Village, Vattuvanahalli Panchayat, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District allotted in favour of the petitioners by the 2nd and 3rd respondents by way of lease agreement dated 17.04.2023 for the agricultural land (5 years period) and lease agreement dated 10.07.2025 for coconut trees (one year period). 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed on record. 3. The petitioner claims right over the property by the Lease Deed executed by the respondents 2 and 3 herein. The said land belonged to the temple called as Sri Sendrayasamy Thirukoil. However, the petitioner could not able to fence the said land since the respondents 5 to 9 objecting the same. They also caused disturbance to the petitioner while enjoying the subject land. 3/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(Crl).No.237 of 2026 4. In view of the above, the 4th respondent is directed to enquire the complaint lodged by the petitioner dated 19.11.2025, after issuance of notice to the petitioner and respondents 5 to 9 herein and dispose of the same in accordance with law, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order. In order to ascertain the right over the subject property, the petitioner can also approach the Civil Court for appropriate relief as against the respondents 5 to 9 herein. 5. With the above direction, the Writ Petition (Criminal) is disposed of. No costs. 01.07.2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No dm 4/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(Crl).No.237 of 2026 To 1.The Assistant Commissioner, HR and CE Department, Dharmapuri. 2.Executive Officer, Sri Sendrayasamy Thirukoil, Pavalanthur, Pennagaram Taluk, Dhamapuri – 636 810. 3.The Hereditary Trusty, Sri Sendrayasamy Thirukoil, Pavalanthur, Pennagaram Taluk, Dhamapuri – 636 810. 4.The Inspector of Police, Pennagaram Police Station, Pennagaram, Dharmapuri District. 5.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai. 5/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(Crl).No.237 of 2026 G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN , J. dm W.P.(Crl).No.237 of 2026 01.07.2026 6/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis