BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :16.03.2026 CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY and W.M.P.(MD) No.5949 of 2026 Adaikka Gounder ... Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Pudukkottai District.

2. The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

3. The Tahsildar, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

4. The Executing Officer, Pattathalachi Amman Temple, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

5. The Inspector of Police, Viralimalai Police Station, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

6. Ramalinga Gounder

7. Jayaraman

8. Palanichamy ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 4 to allow the petitioner and his clan separately to conduct the Panguni temple festival of Arulmigu Pattathalachiamman Temple at Poyyamani Seethapatti, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukkottai District on 23.03.2026 and 24.03.2026, by considering the petitioner’s representations dated 05.03.2026 and 11.03.2026.

For Petitioner : Mr. S.Parthiban For R1 to R3 : Mr.J.K.Jayaseelan Governmen