WP CRL.(MD). No.475 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 30/01/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WP CRL.(MD). No.475 of 2026 J.Sekar Devadoss Daniel ... Petitioner Vs 1. The District Collector, Tuticorin District, Tuticorin. 2. The District Revenue Officer, Tuticorin District, Tuticorin. 3. The Revenue Divisional Offic, Er, Tiruchendur, Tuticorin. 4. The Superintendent of Police,, Tuticorin District, Tuticorin. 5. State of Tamilnadu Rep by In, Spector of Police, Meignanapuram, Police Station, Tuticorin District.. 6. J.Samuvel 7. J.Basker Jeyasingh 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.475 of 2026 8. S.Ponraj ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent Nos.1 to 5 to take appropriate action against the private respondents nos.6 to 8 for excommunicating the petitioner from church by considering his representation dated 06.01.2025 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within the period that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr. M.E.Ilango Advocate. For Respondent : Mr.A.S. Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing respondent Nos.1 to 5 to take appropriate action against the private respondents Nos.6 to 8 for excommunicating the petitioner from the church, by considering his representation dated 06.01.2025 and to pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within the period that may be stipulated by this Court. 2. Without expressing any opinion on the merits, this Court, directs the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 06.01.2025 and pass orders in accordance with law within a period of 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.475 of 2026 four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 3. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. 30.01.2026 TRP Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No TO 1. The District Collector, Tuticorin District, Tuticorin. 2. The District Revenue Officer, Tuticorin District, Tuticorin. 3. The Revenue Divisional Offic, Er, Tiruchendur, Tuticorin. 4. The Superintendent of Police,, Tuticorin District, Tuticorin. 5. The Inspector of Police, Meignanapuram Police Station, Tuticorin District. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP CRL.(MD). No.475 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY,J TRP ORDER IN WP CRL.(MD) No.475 of 2026 Date : 30/01/2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis