W.P(MD)No.11017 of 2024
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 30.04.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
W.P(MD)No.11017 of 2024
R.Mariyappan Chettiyar ... Petitioner
Vs.
1.The District Collector,
Tenkasi District.
2.The District Revenue Officer,
Tenkasi District.
3.The Tahsildar,
Tahsildar Office,
Kadayanallur.
4.The Deputy Superintendent of Police,
O/o.The Deputy Superintendent of Police,
Puliyankudi,
Tenkasi District.
5.The Inspector of Police,
Puliyankudi Police Station,
Tenkasi District.
6.The Sub Inspector of Police,
Sokkampatti Police Station,
Kadayanallur Taluk,
Tenkasi District. ... Respondents
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Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of
India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to grant
permission to conduct festival Kodaivilazh festival at Arulmigu Sri Poo
Mariyamman Temple with function such as Kudialaipu Kummipattu,
Villisai and Mulaipari from 02nd May to 05th May of 2024 by
considering the petitioner's representation dated 25.04.2024.
For Petitioner : Mr.B.Vijay Karthikeyan
For Respondents : Mr.G.Vairam Santhosh
Additional Government Pleader
R.1 to R.3
Mr.A.Albert James
Government Advocate (Criminal Side)
R.4 to R.6
ORDER
Heard both sides.
2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner categorically
asserts before this Court that there is absolutely no rival claimant.
Nobody else is organising the petition mentioned event except the
petitioner herein. Recording this statement made by the counsel, this
writ petition taken up for disposal.
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3.The petitioner states that the petition mentioned event is being
conducted every year. About 50 families will be taking part in the
petition mentioned event. All the members belong to the same
community.
4.I therefore direct the fourth respondent to permit the petitioner to
conduct the event. It is open to the fourth respondent to stipulate
appropriate conditions and the petitioner will adhere to the same.
5.This writ petition is allowed on these terms. There shall be no
order as to costs.
30.04.2024
NCC : Yes / No
Index : Yes / No
Internet : Yes / No
MGA
To
1.The District Collector,
Tenkasi District.
2.The District Revenue Officer,
Tenkasi District.
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G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.
MGA
3.The Tahsildar,
Tahsildar Office,
Kadayanallur.
4.The Deputy Superintendent of Police,
O/o.The Deputy Superintendent of Police,
Puliyankudi,
Tenkasi District.
5.The Inspector of Police,
Puliyankudi Police Station,
Tenkasi District.
6.The Sub Inspector of Police,
Sokkampatti Police Station,
Kadayanallur Taluk,
Tenkasi District.
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