IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
D.Bharatha Chakravarthy, J
Selvam – Appellant
Versus
District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar – Respondent
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| 1. petition seeks mandamus for temple renovation permission. (Para 1) |
| 2. petitioner claims private temple; respondents advise civil court. (Para 2 , 3) |
| 3. approach civil court or hr&ce for temple status and permission. (Para 4) |
| 4. writ dismissed; liberty to pursue appropriate forums. (Para 5) |
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated: 08.04.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY W.P(MD)No.9487 of 2026 Selvam ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.
2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sattur, Virudhunagar District.
3.The Inspector of Police, Taluk Office, Sattur, Virudhunagar District.
4.Subburaj ...Respondents Writ Petitions are filed under article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to give permission for renovation of temple namely Arulmigu Sri Udhiramada Ayyanar Temple situated at Thottilovanpatti Village, Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District, based on the petitioner's representation dated
27.01.2026.
For Petitioner :Mr.S.Muniyandi For R1 & R2 :Mr.M.Lingadurai Special Government Pleader For R3 :Mr.K.Gnanasekaran, Government Advocate(Crl.side
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