K.Mathialagan v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 04.07.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH K.Mathialagan S/o.Gandhi

...Petitioner

Vs 1.The District Collector, Salem District.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Nethimedu, Salem District - 636 007.

3.The Inspector of Police, Deevattipatti Police Station, Kadayampatti, Salem District - 636 305.

4.C.Perumal S/o.Chinnasamy @ Nariyan 5.C.Perumal S/o.Chinnasamy 6.A.Kaliyappan S/o.Ammasi 7.M.Raman S/o.Mari ... Respondents 1/4

PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 to take appropriate action on the basis of the petitioner's complaint dated 20.06.2023 subsequent to C.S.R bearing reference No.546 of 2023 dated 21.06.2023 to progress the construction work of Arulmigu Muthu Mariamman Temple, Bommiampatti Village without any restrain from respondents 4 to 7 and their men and pass suitable orders in accordance with law within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.B.Karthikeyan For Respondents : Mr.A.Damodaran Additional Public Prosecutor [R1 to R3] *****

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents 1 to 3 to take appropriate action on the basis of the petitioner's complaint dated 20.06.2023 to progress with the construction work of Arulmigu Muthu Mariamman Temple, Bommiampatti Village without any restraint from respondents 4 to 7 and their men. 2/4

2. Heard Mr.B.Karthikeyan, learned counsel for petitioner and Mr.A.Damodaran, learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for respondents 1 to 3.

3. Learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that based on the complaint given by the petitioner, an enquiry was conducted in CSR No.546/2023 dated 21.06.2023 and thereafter, it was closed on the same day.

4. In view of the above development, no further direction can be issued to the respondent police and it is left open to the petitioner to work out his remedy before the appropriate forum in the manner known to law. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is closed. No costs. 04.07.2023 Index : Yes/No Speaking order:Yes/No gm 3/4

N.ANAND VENKATESH, J gm To 1.The District Collector, Salem District.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Nethimedu, Salem District - 636 007.

3.The Inspector of Police, Deevattipatti Police Station, Kadayampatti, Salem District - 636 305.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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