K.Palaniappan v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents 1 to 4 to prevent the respondents 5 to 8 from interfering with the activities of Sri Alamarathu Karupparaya Swamy Temple, situated at Kodarai, Nambiyur Taluk,

¶2On instructions, the learned counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) appearing for respondents 1 to 4 submitted that the festival of Sri Alamarathu Karupparaya Swamy Temple is presently in progress and that adequate police protection has been provided to ensure the smooth conduct of the festival.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for respondents 5 to 8 submitted that they have never interfered with the festivals conducted at the Sri Alamarathu Karupparaya Swamy Temple by the petitioner and other administrators. Page3 of 4

¶4Recording the said submissions, the respondents 5 to 8 are directed not to interfere with the temple activities and festivals of Sri Alamarathu Karupparaya Swamy Temple, situated at Kodarai, Nambiyur Taluk, Erode District. The fourth respondent is directed to provide adequate police protection, if so requested, during the festival. It is made clear that, if there is any dispute with regard to civil rights over the temple, the respondents 5 to 8 are at liberty to approach the competent Civil Court for appropriate relief in the manner known to law.

¶5With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 02-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order LPP Note : Issue order copy today. Page4 of 4 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J. LPP To

¶1The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of Revenue Divisional Office, Gopichettipalayam, Erode District.

¶2The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Erode.

¶3The Tashildar, Taluk Office, Nambiyur Taluk,

¶4The Inspector of Police, Varapalayam Police Station,

¶5The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. 02-06-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN K.Palaniappan ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of Revenue Divisional Office, Gopichettipalayam, Erode District. 2. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Erode. 3. The Tashildar, Taluk Office, Nambiyur Taluk, 4. The Inspector of Police, Varapalayam Police Station, 5. Maheshkumar 6. Palanisamy 7. Periyasamy 8. Dandapani ..Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st to 4th respondents to prevent the 5th to 8th respondents interfering with Sri Alamarathu Karupparaya Swamy Temple Activities and conducting the festivals situated at Kodarai, Page2 of 4 Nambiyur Taluk, Erode District, till the disposal of the appeal filed by the petitioner on 12.06.2023 which is pending before the first respondent. For Petitioner: Mr.Saravanan P. For Respondents: Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) for R1 to R4 Mr.R.Daya Shariff for R5 to R8