P.Balaganagadhran v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 14.05.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN and W.M.P.No.20616 of 2025 P.Balagangadharan S/o.Periyasamy Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Salem District, Salem-636 001.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Salem District, Salem- 636 001.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Attur Sub Division, Salem District-636 102.

4.The Tahsildar Taluk Office, Gangavalli Taluk, Salem District- 636 105.

5.The Executive Officer Thammampatti Special Town Panchayat, Gangavalli Taluk, Salem District-636 113.

6.The Inspector of Police 1/4

Thammampatti Police Station, Gangavalli Taluk, Salem District-636 113.

7.Palanimuthu 8.VPR Raja Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 6 to forbear the respondents 7 and 8 from conducting Jallikattu Competition at Tammampatti Special Panchayat, Gangavalli Taluk, Salem District without following the guideline and safety protocol issued by the Tamil Nadu Government by passing orders on the representation dated 05.05.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Velu For Respondents : Mr.K.H.Ravikumar [R1 to R5] Mr.R.Muniyapparaj [R6] *****

ORDER

The writ petition has been filed to direct the first respondent not to permit the respondents 7 and 8 herein from conducting Jallikattu without adhering to the safety protocols.

2. It appears that the event was intended to be held on 2/4

20.04.2025 and then it was cancelled.

3. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the event is scheduled to be held tomorrow (15.05.2025).

4. We are of the view that it is not appropriate to interfere with the matter at this last moment. We, however, direct the authorities to ensure that the safety protocols are adhered to.

This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. [G.R.S., J] [V.L.N., J] 14.05.2025 Index: yes/no Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order gm/kak G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J and V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN, J 3/4

gm/kak To

1. The District Collector, Salem District, Salem-636 001.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Salem District, Salem- 636 001.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Attur Sub Division, Salem District-636 102.

4.The Tahsildar Taluk Office, Gangavalli Taluk, Salem District- 636 105.

5.The Executive Officer Thammampatti Special Town Panchayat, Gangavalli Taluk, Salem District-636 113.

6.The Inspector of Police Thammampatti Police Station, Gangavalli Taluk, Salem District-636 113.

7.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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