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G.Prabakaran v. The District collector

Madras HC13 May 2026WP/19472/2026

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What is this about?

Madras HC, WP No. 19472 of 2026, decided 13-05-2026 by L.VICTORIA GOWRI J. Temple Dharma Karta/Administrator G.Prabakaran sought consideration of his 09.05.2026 representation and participation in the peace committee meeting fixed for 15.05.2026 pursuant to the order dated 07.05.2026 in W.P.(Crl).No.1014 of 2026. Court directed RDO Mettur Dam to issue notice to petitioner and N.Mathivanan and facilitate their attendance. Disposed of; no costs. Keywords: peace committee meeting, temple administrator, representation, notice, Mettur Dam, Salem.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the 2nd respondent (Revenue Divisional Officer, Mettur Dam) to issue notice to the petitioner and the 5th respondent and facilitate their participation in the peace committee meeting scheduled on 15.05.2026; writ petition disposed of with no costs. ¶29

G.Prabakaran Vs The District collector — Madras HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

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WP No. 19472 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 13-05-2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI WP No. 19472 of 2026

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G.Prabakaran

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S/o.Gopal No.202 Valluvar Nagar Collectorate Post, Nallampalli Dharmapuri District.

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Petitioner(s)

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The District collector Salem District.

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2.The Revenue Divisional Officer Mettur Dam Salem District.

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3.The Deputy Superintendent Of Police Mettur Salem District.

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4.The Inspector Of Police Mecheri Salem District.

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5.N.Mathivanan S/o.A.Natarajan 3/28, Aarigoundanur Thethigiripatti Post Mettur Dam Salem District 636451.

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Respondent(s)

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PRAYER

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Directing the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioners representation dated 09.05.2026 and consequently permit the petitioner to participate in the peace committee meeting and enquiry directed to be conducted pursuant to the order dated 07.05.2026 passed in WP.(Crl.) No.1014 of 2026 and pass.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP No. 19472 of 2026

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.G.Kesavan For Respondent(s): Mr.M.Murali Government Advocate for RR 1 to 4

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ORDER

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Seeking a direction to the 2^nd respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 09.05.2026 and permit him to participate in the peace committee meeting, which is scheduled to be conducted on 15.05.2026, pursuant to the order passed in W.P.(Crl).No.1014 of 2026 dated 07.05.2026, this writ petition is filed.

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2.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is the Dharma Karta / Administrator of Arulmigu Sri Veda Mariamman Thirukoil, situated at Ariyagoundanur, Thethigiripatti Village, Mettur Taluk, Salem District. However, a peace committee meeting is scheduled to be conducted without his participation. In view of the same, the petitioner made a representation dated 09.05.2026 to the respondents 1 to 4 and the same needs to be considered.

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3.Considering the relief sought for by the petitioner, this Court directs the 2^nd respondent to issue notice to the petitioner as well as to the 5^th respondent and facilitate them to participate in the peace committee meeting, which is scheduled to be conducted on 15.05.2026.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP No. 19472 of 2026

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4.In the result, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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13-05-2026

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