Thirumurugan v. The State Of Tamil Nadu Rep By
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 04.02.2021
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.M.SUNDRESH AND THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.ANANTHI (Through Video Conferencing) Thirumurugan ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The State of Tamilnadu represented by The Principal Secretary State of Tamilnadu,Home Department Fort St. George, Chennai.
2.The State of Tamil Nadu represented by The Principal Secretary State of Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Endowment Department Fort St. George, Chennai.
3.The Joint Commissioner, Office of the Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious and Endowment Department Palani, Dindigul District.
4.The District Collector Office of the District Collector Dindigul, Dindigul District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issue of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent Nos.1 and 2 to pass government order to announce God Murugan is Tamil God in Tamil Nadu Government Gazette by considering the representation dated 07.01.2021 in accordance with law within the time stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.R.Prakash For Respondents : Mr.K.P.Narayanakumar for R1, R2 & R4 Special Government Pleader Mr.V.R.Shanmuganathan for R3 1/3
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by M.M.SUNDRESH, J.) The petitioner, in pursuant to the representation made on 07.01.2021, has come forward to file this writ petition seeking a direction to the respondents 1 and 2 to pass a Government order to announce Lord Muruga as the Tamil God.
2. The petitioner, who is a practicing lawyer, submitted that the old literatures only recognized Lord Muruga identifying himself as the Tamil God. A statement has also been made by the Hon'ble Chief Minister to that extent. Therefore, the request made by the petitioner requires to be considered favorably.
3. We are not inclined to entertain this writ petition, as the prayer sought for by the petitioner cannot be granted including by way of directing the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the representation made.
4. The preamble of the Constitution emphasizes on the secular nature of the Country. Seeking a declaration, as sought for, would cause damage to the very fibre of the federal and secular nature of this great Nation. The petitioner may have a justifiable reason to treat Lord Muruga as the Lord of the Tamil Language. It is for him to do so. However, as a State such a request is not feasible for consideration.
5. The remark of the Hon'ble Chief Minister has to be seen in the context of declaring a public holiday for Thaipoosam (ijg;G+rk;) and therefore, no reliance can be made on the same, even otherwise.
6. Tamil Language has been enriched by the contribution of various literary personalities. Language has been developed by the praise of God. Hinduism has got its Gods and go also other religions . Seeking to declare one God as the sole representative of the Tamil Language would mean that other literary writings in praise of Gods other than Lord Muruga cannot be recognized. In such view of the matter, the writ petition is not entertained. Accordingly, the same stands dismissed. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (P&A) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) 2/3
Note: In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned. To 1.The Principal Secretary State of Tamilnadu,Home Department Fort St. George, Chennai.
2.The Principal Secretary State of Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Endowment Department Fort St. George, Chennai.
3.The Joint Commissioner, Office of the Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious and Endowment Department Palani, Dindigul District.
4.The District Collector Office of the District Collector Dindigul, Dindigul District.
+1 CC to GP ( SR-3520[F] dated 05/02/2021 ) 04.02.2021 (PM) KV(16.02.2021) 3P 6C 3/3