S.Nagajothi v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10.02.2021 CORAM :

The Hon'ble Mr.SANJIB BANERJEE, THE CHIEF JUSTICE AND The Hon'ble Mr.JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY W.P.No.2899 of 2021 S.Nagajothi .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Villupuram District, Villupuram.

2.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board, Nungambakkam, Chennai 60 0034.

3.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board, Villupuram.

4.The Assistant Commissioner cum Executive Officer, Arulmigu Angalamman Temple, Melmalaiyanur, Villupuram.

5.The Chairman, Arulmigu Angalamman Trust Board, Office at: Arulmigu Angalamman Temple, Melmalaiyanur, Villupuram.

.. Respondents Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issue of Writ of Mandamus to direct the 4th respondent to conduct the "Unjal Sevai" function on 11.02.2021 being the Ammavasai day at Arulmigu Angalamman Temple, Melmalaiyanur, Villupuram District, permitting the Public and Devotees of various places to see the said Sevai and continue the said function for the subsequent periods. For Petitioner :

Mr.Prem Kumar For Respondents :

Mr.V.Jayaprakash Narayanan State Govt. Pleader for R-1 Mr.M.Karthikeyan, Spl.G.P. For RR 2 to 4 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

ORDER

(Made by The Hon'ble Chief Justice) In view of the nature of the petition, no meaningful purpose would be served if notices are directed to be issued and the matter adjourned.

2. The petition pertains to the observance of 'Unjal Sevai' on February 11, 2021, at the Angalamman Temple, Melmalaiyanur in Villupuram District. Since the only grievance of the petitioner is that a representation made for devotees entering the temple has not been considered, the petition is disposed of by directing the temple authorities to consider such representation and take necessary action in accordance with law, depending on the situation prevailing in the area and upon duly and strictly maintaining the Covid protocol.

W.P.No.2899 of 2021 is disposed of. There will be no order as to costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The District Collector, Villupuram District, Villupuram.

2.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board, Nungambakkam, Chennai 60 0034.

3.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board, Villupuram.

4.The Assistant Commissioner cum Executive Officer, Arulmigu Angalamman Temple, Melmalaiyanur, Villupuram.

5.The Chairman, Arulmigu Angalamman Trust Board, Office at: Arulmigu Angalamman Temple, Melmalaiyanur, Villupuram.

+1cc to Mr.K.Venkateswaran, Advocate SR.NO..7464 +1cc to The Government Pleader SR.NO..7691 AKM/10.03.21/2P- 8C/ W.P.No.2899 of 2021 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/