W.P.(MD) No. 18227 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 01.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN W.P.(MD) No. 18227 of 2026 M.Mahalingam ... Petitioner Vs 1. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep. by the District Collector, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District. 3. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, R.S.Mangalam Taluk, Ramanathapuram. 4. The Village Administrative Officer, Thirutharvelai, R.S.Mangalam Taluk, Ramanathapuram. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents to ensure equal 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No. 18227 of 2026 participation of all villagers in the Arulmigu Jega Ayingudi Village, Mariamman Temple festival at Ayingudi Village, R.S.Mangalam Taluk, Ramanathapuram District, including the right to carry the Karagam and maintaining law and order during the ensuing Aadi festival scheduled to be held from 20.07.2026, by considering representation dated 15.06.2026. For petitioner : Mr. D.Vijay Pandian For respondents : Mr.R.Parthiban Counsel for State of TN ***** ORDER This Writ Petition is disposed of after recording the statement of the learned Counsel for State of TN for the respondents that the petitioner’s representation dated 15.06.2026 will be considered and disposed of on merits and in accordance with law. 2. Recording the same, this Writ Petition is disposed of directing the second respondent to consider and dispose of the aforesaid representation of the petitioner as expeditiously as possible preferably within a period of one (1) week from today. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No. 18227 of 2026 3. Needless to state, the petitioner and others, who are likely to be impacted by the decision to be taken, should be heard. No costs. Index : Yes / No 01.07.2026 Internet : Yes / No apd To 1. The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District. 3. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, R.S.Mangalam Taluk, Ramanathapuram. 4. The Village Administrative Officer, Thirutharvelai, R.S.Mangalam Taluk, Ramanathapuram. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No. 18227 of 2026 C.SARAVANAN, J. apd W.P.(MD) No. 18227 of 2026 01.07.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis