BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 20/01/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY K.Velu Konar, ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District..

2. The Tahsildar,, Kayattar Taluk Office, Thoothukudi District..

3. The Inspector of Police,, Kayattar Police Station, Thoothukudi District..

4. Arunachalam,, S/o. Gothandaraman, 5. Ganeshan,, S/o.Gothandaraman, ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 to 3 herein to permit the petitioner's community people to conduct Pooja and Worshiping to Sri Arulmigu Sorna Vinayagar Temple is situated at Arasankulam Village in Old Survey No. 494 New Survey No.730/1 Kayattar Taluk, Thoothukudi District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 11.09.2023 and 02.01.2026.

For Petitioner : Mr.G.Gomathisankar, For R1 and R2 : Mr.M.Muthu Manikkam Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

For R3 : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking direction to the respondents 1 to 3 herein to permit the petitioner's com