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T.Muthuirulan v. The District Collector

Madras HC8 Aug 2025WP(MD)/21916/2025

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What is this about?

Mandamus writ, Article 226, Madras High Court Madurai Bench, decided 08.08.2025 by S.Srimathy J.; dispute over worship of Bama-Rukmani temple between rival groups; petitioner T.Muthuirulan sought direction to Tahsildar, Ilayankudi Taluk to consider representation dated 31.07.2025 for Peace Committee Meeting; Court directed RDO, Sivagangai District to hold enquiry with personal hearing and pass orders by 12.08.2025; disposed, no costs; no precedents discussed.

What did the court decide?

Writ petition disposed of with direction to the Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai District, to issue notice to the petitioner, conduct an enquiry after affording an opportunity of personal hearing, and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law on or before 12.08.2025; no order as to costs. ¶20

T.Muthuirulan Vs The District Collector — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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W.P(MD)No.21916 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 08.08.2025

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY

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W.P(MD)No.21916 of 2025

T.Muthuirulan

... Petitioner

The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

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The Tahsildar, Ilayankudi Taluk, Sivagangai District. ... Respondents

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PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 31.07.2025 to convene Peace Committee Meeting to resolve the issue regarding the worship of temple Bama-Rukmani between the petitioner and rival groups within time framed fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.V.Vijaya Sethupathy For Respondents : Mr.S.Shanmugavel Additional Government Pleader

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W.P(MD)No.21916 of 2025

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ORDER

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The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 31.07.2025 to convene Peace Committee Meeting to resolve the issue regarding the worship of temple Bama-Rukmani between the petitioner and rival groups.

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2. This Court without expressing any opinion on merits is directing the Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai District, to issue notice to the petitioner, conduct an enquiry after affording an opportunity of personal hearing, and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law on or before 12.08.2025.

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3. With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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08.08.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr

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NOTE: Issue order copy on 11.08.2025

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