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A.Periyasamy v. The District Collector

2025-08-08Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh6 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08-08-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH

1. A.Periyasamy S/o.Ariyappan, Sendraya Goundanur Village, Billanakuppam PO, Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri635 115.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri.

3.The Tahsildhar Krishnagiri Takuk, Krishnagiri District.

4.PERIYASAMY S/o.Rajappan, Periya Pulivarisai Village, Billanakuppam PO Krishnagiri Takuk, Krishnagiri District.

5.SENTHIL S/o.Sakkappan, Periya Pulivarisai Village, Billanakuppam PO, Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issuance of writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents 1- 3 herein to provide an alternate location for conduct of the flag hoisting event as part of the Ex- servicemen welfare Association - Independence Day celebration on 15.08.2025 based on the petitioners representation dated 19.07.2025 or to provide necessary police assistance to conduct the flag Hoisting event in the regular location in the land comprised in Survey NO.437/3, Sendharapalli village, Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District. For Petitioner(s): Mr.R. Bharath Kumar For Respondent:

Mr.G.Velu Additional Government Pleader for R1 to R3

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for the issue of writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 to deal with the representation made by the petitioner on 19.07.2025 wherein the petitioner has requested for an alternative location for conducting the flag hoisting event on 15.08.2025, on behalf of Ex-servicemen welfare association.

2.

Heard Mr.R. Bharath Kumar, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.G.Velu, learned Additional Government Pleader

for Respondents 1 to 3.

3.

It is quite unfortunate that there is some dispute between two groups and therefore, the other group is preventing the hoisting of National Flag during the Independence day. Even during the Republic day, there was some dispute and it required the interference of the police and the revenue officials. Ultimately, a settlement was arrived at between the parties. Inspite of the same, flag hoisting was not possible on 26.01.2025. 4.

In view of the above, a representation has been made by the petitioner to the official respondents to ensure that the flag hoisting event goes on in a peaceful manner. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed before this Court. 5.

Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and to ensure that the flag hoisting event goes on in a peaceful manner, there shall be a direction to the 3rd respondent to call the parties for an enquiry and ensure that the Flag hoisting event goes on in a peaceful manner without giving rise to any law and order problem. This Court expects both parties not to fight under

the National Flag fluttering and it must only be remind them the sacrifice done by many leaders and freedom fighters for getting freedom for this Country. It will be an insult if the two groups fight during the flag hoisting event. Better sense must prevail. 6.

This writ petition is disposed of in the above terms. No costs.

08-08-2025 Rka Note : Issue order copy on 08.08.2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

To 1.The District Collector Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri635 115.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri.

3.The Tahsildhar Krishnagiri Takuk, Krishnagiri District.

4.PERIYASAMY S/o.Rajappan, Periya Pulivarisai Village, Billanakuppam Po, Krishnagiri Takuk, Krishnagiri District.

5.SENTHIL S/o.Sakkappan, Periya Pulivarisai Village, Billanakuppam Po, Krishnagiri Takuk, Krishnagiri District.

N.ANAND VENKATESH J.

rka 08-08-2025