N.R.Vadivel v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 06.07.2023

CORAM

MR.JUSTICE N.SESHASAYEE N.R.Vadivel ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Erode District, Erode.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Erode District, Erode.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Erode, Erode District.

... Respondents PRAYER: The writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to conduct the Pollan Memorial Function at the place of Nallamangapalayam, Arachalur Village, Erode District by the Government Officials to be held on 17.07.2023. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Prakasam For Respondents : Mr.G.Ameedins Government Advocate

ORDER

By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2.This is an atrocious petition filed by the petitioner who with a good heart and intention wanted the District Administration to celebrate the birthday of a freedom fighter. Last year, he approached the Court with W.P.No.24573 of 2018, and this Court has passed the following order: "However, on the suggestion of this Court that the memorial day of the freedom fighter could be observed by the District Administration by organizing and making arrangements for the same, it is informed that such programme has been decided to be held at 10.00 a.m. on 17.07.2019 at the Community Hall belonging to Modakurichi Town Panchayat Located at Modakurichi, which is a premises belonging to the Government, by way of:- 2/4

(i) garlanding one photo of the Pollan on behalf of the District Administration;

(ii) allowing the public to pay homage within a specified time period by press release giving wide publicity in this regard."

3. Now, the petitioner wants the District Administration to change the place of celebration to the place of his choice. This is something on which the District Administration has to take a call. It is to be noted that the petitioner has approached the District Administration giving it barely some 20 days to do it. This Court expects the citizens to behave with adequate responsibility appreciating the difficulties of the Administration, and should have approached the authority much earlier.

4. Now, it is for the District Administration to take a call on his representation, and this Court refrains from passing any orders. N.SESHASAYEE, J.

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Anu 5.This writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No Costs. 06.07.2023 Anu Index : Yes / No To 1.The District Collector, Erode District, Erode.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Erode District, Erode.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Erode, Erode District.

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