Kumarasamy v. The District Collector
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 02.06.2022
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN W.P.No.13987 of 2022 Kumarasamy ... Petitioner Vs.
1. The District Collector, Office of the Collectorate, Perambalur District, Perambalur.
2. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Perambalur.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the R.D.O, Perambalur District, Perambalur.
4. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious Endowment Board, Neelagirieswarar Thopu, Thiruvanaikaval, Tiruchy.
5. The Deputy Commissioner, Hindu Religious Endowment Board, Office of the R.D.O, Perambalur District, Perambalur.
6. The Station House Officer, Kaikalathur Police Station, Kaikalathur, Perambalur.
... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to take adequate precautionary measures and to provide necessary police protection, for the "Kumbabishekam" festival to be held on 03.06.2022, for Sri Vinayagar, Sri Orathur Karupiya Swamy, Sri Sapthakannimargal Temple, in Nuthapur Village, Vepanthattai Taluk, Perambalur District.
For Petitioner :
Mr.B.Balavijayan For Respondents :
Mr.E.Raj Thilak Additional Public Prosecutor
O R D E R
This petition has been filed to direct the respondents to take adequate precautionary measures and to provide necessary police protection, for the "Kumbabishekam" festival to be held on 03.06.2022, for Sri Vinayagar, Sri Orathur Karupiya Swamy, Sri Sapthakannimargal Temple, in Nuthapur Village, Vepanthattai Taluk, Perambalur District.
2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent.
3. Let me not enter into a detailed discussion on the facts. I am confident that the police officials would, as they always do, grant protection for conducting Kumbabishekam festival, in which there is no illegal object. If ever, there are any opposing groups, let them all be called for a discussion and thereafter let necessary protection be granted and the Kumbabishekam festival be proceeded with in the manner appropriate. A direction is given not only to the petitioner, but, to all the village people who are interested in the Kumbabishekam being conducted, that they should cooperate with the Police Officials and also with the Revenue Officials and also abide with any orders passed either by the Police or by the Revenue Officials.
4. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.
Sd/- Assistant Registrar(Vacation Officer) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar tri/mrm
To
1. The District Collector, Office of the Collectorate, Perambalur District, Perambalur.
2. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Perambalur.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the R.D.O, Perambalur District, Perambalur.
4. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious Endowment Board, Neelagirieswarar Thopu, Thiruvanaikaval, Tiruchy.
5. The Deputy Commissioner, Hindu Religious Endowment Board, Office of the R.D.O, Perambalur District, Perambalur.
6. The Station House Officer, Kaikalathur Police Station, Kaikalathur, Perambalur.
7. The Additional Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.
W.P.No.13987 of 2022 MG(CO) SU(03/06/2022)