J.Venkatesan v. The District Collector

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed for a direction, directing the respondents 1 to 4 to take appropriate action and to provide adequate police protection to the petitioner and his family members for peacefully conducting the tonsuring and ear-piercing ceremony of the petitioners granddaughter namely A.Lithvika on

21.06.2026 at Arulmigu Muneeswarar Swamy Temple based on the representation dated 22.05.2026 given by the petitioner.

2.Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner's family has been worshipping their ancestral Kuladeivam viz. Arulmigu Muneeswarar Swamy Temple for more than four to five generations and has been conducting customary religious ceremonies therein from time immemorial. The said temple is situated in Government Poramboke land comprised in Survey No.537 /1. The 5th respondent has been continuously interfering with the peaceful worship of the petitioner and his family members and has been unlawfully creating unnecessary law and order problems whenever the petitioner's family visits the temple for worship. Now, the petitioner has Page3 of 5 decided to conduct the tonsuring and ear-piercing ceremony of his grand daughter, apprehending danger to the life and safety of the petitioner and his family members, the petitioner submitted a detailed representation dated

22.05.2026 before the 4th respondent seeking adequate police protection.

3.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side).

4.The 4th respondent is hereby directed to conduct enquiry on the representation of the petitioner dated 22.05.2026, after issuing notice to the 5th respondent, and dispose of his representation within a period of two (2) weeks, i.e. on or before 21.06.2026, ensuring the safety and smooth functioning of the ceremony of tonsuring and ear piercing ceremony.

5.With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 10-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order kas Page4 of 5

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. kas To.

¶1The District Collector Collector Office, Tiruvallur.

¶2The Superintendent of Police Office, Tiruvallur.

¶3The Tahsildar Taluk Office, Uthukottai Taluk, Tiruvallur.

¶4The Inspector Of Police Uthukottai Police Station, Uthukottai, Tiruvallur. 10-06-2026 * Page5 of 5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN J.Venkatesan S/o Jeganathan, ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Collector Office, Tiruvallur. 2. The Superintendent of Police Office, Tiruvallur. 3. The Thahsildar Taluk Office, Uthukottai Taluk, Tiruvallur. 4. The Inspector Of Police Uthukottai Police Station, Uthukottai, Tiruvallur. 5. V.Duraisamy Chettiyar S/o Venkatasalapathi ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 4 to take appropriate action and to provide adequate police protection to the petitioner and his family members for peacefully conducting the tonsuring and ear- piercing ceremony of the petitioners granddaughter namely A.Lithvika on 21.06.2026 at Arulmigu Muneeswarar Swamy Temple based on the Page2 of 5 representation dated 22.05.2026 given by the petitioner and in accordance with law. For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Arunprasad For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Government Advocate (Crl. Side – R1 to R4