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Sekar v. the District Collector

Madras HC10 Feb 2026WP/3126/2026

Case brief

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What is this about?

Madras High Court WP No. 3126 of 2026, decided 10-02-2026 by V. Lakshminarayanan, J. Article 226 mandamus sought against alleged social boycott/excommunication by panchayatdars (private respondents Rajendiran, Ramu, Thamilselvan; official respondents: District Collector Mayiladuthurai, RDO Sirkali, Tahsildar Tharangambadi, DySP and Inspector of Police, Porayur Police Station), based on petitioner Sekar's representation dated 25.11.2025. DISMISSED AS WITHDRAWN at petitioner's request; no costs; no substantive ruling, hence no citable ratio. Counsel: J.Balagopal (petitioner); M.Shajahan, Special Government Pleader (R1-R3); Meganathan, Government Advocate (Crl. Side) (R4-R5).

What did the court decide?

Permission to withdraw the Writ Petition; petition dismissed as withdrawn, with no costs. ¶29

Sekar Vs the District Collector — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 3126 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 10-02-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE V. LAKSHMINARAYANAN

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WP No. 3126 of 2026

Sekar

..Petitioner(s)

The District Collector, District Collectorate, Mayiladuthurai District.

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The Revenue Divisional officer, RDO Office, Sirkali, Mayiladuthurai District.

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The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Tharangambadi, Mayiladuthurai District.

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The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of Deputy Superintendent of Police , Mayiladuthurai District.

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The Inspector of Police, Porayur Police Station, Tharangambadi, Mayiladuthurai District.

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Rajendiran

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Ramu

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Thamilselvan

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..Respondent(s)

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

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WP No. 3126 of 2026

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Prayer: This writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents 1 to 5 herein to initiate appropriate legal action against the respondent Nos. 6 to 8 and other panchayatdars herein to prevent social boycott/ excommunication of petitioner and his family members based on petitioner representation dated 25.11.2025.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.J.Balagopal

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For Respondent(s): Mr.M.Shajahan, Special Government Pleader for R1 To R3.

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Mr. Meganathan, Government Advocate (Crl. Side) For R4 And R5

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ORDER

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When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner sought permission of this Court to withdraw the Writ Petition.

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An Endorsement to the said effect is also made by the learned counsel for the petitioner in the Petition today.

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2. Recording the submission of the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No Costs.

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10-02-2026

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rap

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Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No

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