PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to remove the encroachment made by the fourth respondent in SF.No. 212/1 admeasuring an extent of 21 ares situated at Thanichiyam Village, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai based on petitioner's representation dated

21.09.2025 and to restore the land back to its original position.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Ramanathan For R1 to R4 : Mr.A.Kannan Additional Government Pleader For R5 : Mr.S.Manohar

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.)

The petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition seeking a direction to the respondents 1 to 3 to remove the encroachment made by the fourth respondent in S.F. No. 212/1, admeasuring an extent of 21 ares, situated at Thanichiyam Village, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai, based on the petitioner’s representation dated 21.09.2025, and to restore the land to its original position.

2. We have heard the submissions made on either side and perused the materials available on record.

3. The main grievance of the writ petitioner is that the subject temple is a village public temple under the control of the third res