Rajendran v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Temple access/non-discrimination mandamus: individual worshipper (Rajendran) sought direction to Madurai district police officials to secure acceptance of his temple contribution ('temple tax') and non-discriminatory participation for himself and his family in the temple festival of 30.06.2026-02.07.2026, following representation dated 17.06.2026; enquiry and resolution reported by State; private respondents clarified contributions are accepted only as donations and gave non-discrimination assurance; Court (L.Victoria Gowri, J.) disposed of W.P.Crl.(MD) No.3450 of 2026 on 29.06.2026 directing all parties not to discriminate in festival participation or in receipt of donation contributions.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with a direction to the respective parties not to discriminate against anyone in participating in the temple festival or in receiving the contributions offered by way of donation during the festival, on recording the enquiry/resolution reported by the Government Advocate and the assurances given by counsel for the private respondents.