G.Loganathan v. Sri Selvaraya Perumal Thirukoil

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22-08-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH and WMP No. 35774 of 2025 G.Loganathan Petitioner(s) Vs

1. Sri Selvaraya Perumal Thirukoil Rajagollahalli, Nallampalli Taluk, Dharmapuri District.

Rep. by Executive Officer, Having office at Arulmigu Kala Bairavar Thirukoil, Adhiyamankottai-636 807 2.The Commissioner HR & CE Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034 3.The Joint Commissioner HR & CE Salem -636 001 4.The Asst. Commissioner HR & CE Dharmapuri -636701

2/8 5.The Inspector HR & CE Nallampalli -636807 6.P. Kannan Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents 2 to 5 to ensure due Participation of Boyer community and the General Public with their contribution in the performance of Thirupani for the proposed Kumbhabhishekham of the 1st Respondent Temple. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.T.M.Hariharan For Respondent(s):

Mr.K.Karthikeyan Government Advocate for R2 to R5

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for issue of writ of mandamus directing respondents 2 to 5 to ensure due participation of the petitioner and his community people along with general public and to permit them to give their

3/8 contribution in the performance of the Thirupani for the proposed Kumbabishegam of Sri Selvaraya Perumal Thirukoil, Dharmapuri. 2.When the matter was taken up for hearing today, the learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of respondents 2 to 5 produced the written instructions received from the 5th respondent. The relevant portions are extracted hereunder:

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5/8 3.It is clear from the above that the participation in the Kumbabishegam and contribution to be made by the petitioner and his community people and by the general public has not been prevented by the respondents. In view of the same, the petitioner and the Boyer community people and other general public shall be permitted to participate during the Kumbabishegam festival. If they want to contribute towards the Kumbabishegam, the same can be received by the 5th respondent. It is made clear that no one will get any priority rights and all the participants in the Kumbabishegam will attend the function only to offer their prayers to god and leave the place peacefully. 4.The HR & CE Department shall ensure that no law and order problem is created and sufficient police protection is given by the jurisdictional police to ensure peaceful performance of the Kumbabishegam function.

6/8 5.This writ petition is disposed of in the above terms. No Costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 22-08-2025 Note: Issue Order Copy on 25.08.2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ssr

7/8 To 1.The Commissioner HR & CE Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034 2.The Joint Commissioner HR & CE Salem -636 001 3.The Asst. Commissioner HR & CE Dharmapuri -636701 4.The Inspector HR & CE Nallampalli -636807

8/8 N.ANAND VENKATESH J.

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