A circular issued by the Gujiliamparai Tahsildar in Dindigul district seeking details of CPI and CPI(M) members in revenue villages triggered a political controversy in August 2026. Revenue officials were reportedly asked to collect information regarding party members and submit the details to the Tahsildar.The circular attracted criticism from Left parties and Dindigul MP R. Sachithanandam, who questioned the need and authority for collecting political membership details. Leaders expressed concerns that such an action could affect democratic rights and called for clarification from the district administration.Following the controversy and protests, the Dindigul district administration withdrew the circular. The incident attracted considerable political attention in the district and became a subject of discussion regarding administrative procedures and democratic rights.