WP Crl.(MD) NO. 20 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07-01-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WP Crl.(MD) NO. 20 of 2026 A.Subramani Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector, The District Collector Office, Karur District. 2. The Superintendent of Police Karur District, Karur. 3. The District Revenue Officer, The District Collector Office, Karur District. 4. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kulithalai, Karur District. 5. The Thasildar, Kulithalai, Karur District. 6. The Inspector of Police, Thogamalai Police Station, Karur District. 7. Karuppiah 8. M.Veluchamy 9. Veeramalai Respondent(s) 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl.(MD) NO. 20 of 2026 For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Saravana Kumar For Respondent(s): Mr.Thambidurai, Government Advocate, for R-1, R-3 & R-4 Mr.S.S.Manoj, Government Advocate (crl. Side), for R-2, 5 & 6 Prayer: To issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 to 6 to take necessary steps to streamline the administrative of the village temple, namely; Arulmigu Sri Sithi Vinaygar and Sri Pathrakaliamman Kovil, Alanganampatty, Kalladai Village, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 08.09.2025 within stipulated time limit as prescribed by this Court. ORDER This writ petition has been field to direct the respondents 1 to 6 to take necessary steps to streamline the administrative of the village temple, namely; Arulmigu Sri Sithi Vinaygar and Sri Pathrakaliamman Kovil, Alanganampatty, Kalladai Village, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 08.09.2025 within stipulated time limit as prescribed by this Court. 2. It is seen that the respondents are District Collector, Superintendent of Police, District Revenue Officer, Revenue Divisional Officer, Inspector of Police and other private respondents. None of them have any power to streamline the administration of the temple and therefore, the present writ petition is misconceived. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl.(MD) NO. 20 of 2026 3. In view of the above, this Writ petition stands dismissed. No Costs. However, the petitioner is at liberty to approach the appropriate civil Court to frame the same. 07-01-2026 KSA To 1. The District Collector, The District Collector Office, Karur District. 2. The Superintendent of Police Karur District, Karur. 3. The District Revenue Officer, The District Collector Office, Karur District. 4. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kulithalai, Karur District. 5. The Thasildar, Kulithalai, Karur District. 6. The Inspector of Police, Thogamalai Police Station, Karur District. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl.(MD) NO. 20 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY , J. KSA W.P.Crl.(MD)No. 20 of 2026 07.01.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis