WP Crl.(MD) NO. 882 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 17-02-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WP Crl.(MD) NO. 882 of 2026 Samynathan Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep. By the Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District. 2. The Sub Collector/revenue Divisional Officer, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District. 3. The Thasildar, Taluk Office, Kadaladi, Ramanathapuram District. 4. The State of Tamilnadu Rep. By the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Muthukulathur, Ramanathapuram District. 5. State of Tamilnadu Rep by Inspector of Police, Kadaladi, Police Station, Ramanathapuram District. 6. Kumaraiya 7. Rajendiran 8. Thirumal 9. Mayilvaganan 10. Sakthivel 11. Sivanandi 12. Murugan 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl.(MD) NO. 882 of 2026 13. Vilavathurai 14. Raja Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s): Mr.R. Murugappan For Respondent(s): Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (crl. Side), for R-1, 4 & 5 Mr.P. Thambidurai, Government Advocate, for R-2 & 3 Prayer: To issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 3 to 5 to ensure the participation of the petitioner, his side people and other nearby villagers without any discrimination to worship at the temple of Sri Vilavanathar Temple, situated at Survey No. 242/3B, Melakadaladi Village, Kadaladi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District during the forthcoming Maha Sivanrthiri festival will be held in the month of February-March, 2026 through the hereditary priest of that temple and to prevent interference by private respondents 6 to 14. ORDER This writ petition has been filed to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 3 to 5 to ensure the participation of the petitioner, his side people and other nearby villagers without any discrimination to worship at the temple of Sri Vilavanathar Temple, situated at Survey No. 242/3B, Melakadaladi Village, Kadaladi Taluk, 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl.(MD) NO. 882 of 2026 Ramanathapuram District during the forthcoming Maha Sivanrthiri festival will be held in the month of February-March, 2026 through the hereditary priest of that temple and to prevent interference by private respondents 6 to 14. 2. It is submitted that the temple festival has been completed. Due to the efflux of time, nothing survives for adjudication. Hence, this writ petition is closed. No costs. 17-02-2026 KSA To 1. The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District. 2. The Sub Collector/revenue Divisional Officer, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District. 3. The Thasildar, Taluk Office, Kadaladi, Ramanathapuram District. 4. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Muthukulathur, Ramanathapuram District. 5. The Inspector of Police, Kadaladi, Police Station, Ramanathapuram District. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl.(MD) NO. 882 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY,J KSA ORDER IN WP CRL.(MD) No.882 of 2026 Date : 17.02.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis