Perumal.P v. The District Collector
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.03.2021 CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE Mrs.JUSTICE R.HEMALATHA and W.M.P(MD).No.3959 of 2021 P.Perumal
...Petitioner
/Vs./ 1.The District Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.
2.The Tahsildar, Ponamaravathi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.
3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.
4.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.
5.The Inspector of Police, Karaiyur Police Station, Pudukkottai District.
6.Pitchan 7.Senthil 8.Chinnaiah 9.Velu 10.Ganesan
...Respondents
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 4 and 5 to permit the petitioner and his relatives to participate in the festival of Nallur Bhagavathi Mariamman Temple at Nallur, Ponnamaravathi Taluk, Pudukottai District scheduled to be held on 14.03.2021.
For Petitioner :Mr.D.Anbarasu For R1 to R5 :Mr.A.Robinson Government Advocate (Criminal side)
ORDER
The present petition is filed seeking for a direction to the respondents 1 to 5 to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 23.02.2021.
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2.The main grievance of the petitioner is that the petitioner was ex-communicated from the village and he was not allowed to participate in the temple festival of 'Nallur Bhagavathi Mariamman Temple' at Nallur, Ponnamaravathi Taluk, Pudukottai District. He also drew the attention of this Court to the order passed by this Court in W.P(MD).No.13996 of 2019, dated 10.03.2020, in which, it is held thus:- "...........
3.The contention of the learned counsel for the petitioner is that one of his relatives viz., Velu has married a person of his choice. Therefore, the petitioner and his family members, according to the petitioner, may be prevented from participating in any of the function of the Nallur Bagavathi Mariamman Temple.
4.This statement is denied.
The second respondent/Tahsildar had conducted a Peace committee Meeting. Finally, it is stated by the learned Additional Government Pleader that there would be no objection nor would there be any complaint that there is an objection for the petitioner participating in the temple festival.
5.It is stated by the learned counsel for the petitioner that function is scheduled on 15.03.2020 and 16.03.2020.
6.The petitioner may participate in the said function. There can be no objection from any person for participating in the function. The petitioner may participate as a ordinary village member in the function along with his relatives and with his family members. I am sure that the respondents 4 to 8 will have no objection for the same.
The Tahsildar may also ensure that the petitioner and his family members have no cause for grievance. 7.With the above observations, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs."
3.Now, the petitioner seeks permission to participate in the festival of 'Nallur Bhagavathi Mariamman' Temple. In view of the order passed by this Court in W.P(MD).No.13996 of 2020, the respondents 1 to 5 are directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 23.02.2021 and pass appropriate orders taking into account the earlier orders passed by this Court in W.P(MD). No.13996 of 2020 dated 10.03.2020 and within a period of one week 2/3
from the date of receipt of a copy of this order/uploading of the order.
4.With the above observations, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed.
Sd/- Assistant Registrar (W) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) 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 District Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.
2.The Tahsildar, Ponamaravathi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.
3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.
4.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.
5.The Inspector of Police, Karaiyur Police Station, Pudukkottai District.
08.03.2021 NA(CO) KB(07.04.2021) 3P 6C 3/3