Sathishkumar.B v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 24.02.2023 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN B.Sathishkumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Thanjavur District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thanjavur District.

3.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Thanjavur District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Vallam Police Station, Thanjavur District.

5.The Panjayath President, Thirumalaisamuthiram Village Panjayath, Thanjavur District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to conduct enquiry based on the petitioner's representation dated 16.02.2023 and to conduct Jallikattu function without any communal color and permit to participate the petitioner in Jallikattu function.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Karkki Kannan, For Respondents : Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to conduct enquiry based on the petitioner's representation dated 16.02.2023 and to conduct Jallikattu function without any communal color and permit to participate the petitioner in Jallikattu function.

2. Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar, learned Additional Public Prosecutor takes notice for the respondents. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that there was a communal clash in the village and that therefore, the rival group people have not allowed the petitioner to participate in the Jallikattu function. With regard to the same, he has made a representation on 16.02.2023 to the respondents, till now no action has been taken. Hence, the petitioner has approached this Court. 2/5

4. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents would submit that the Revenue Divisional Officer/second resondent, Thanjavur, decided to conduct peace committee meeting. He would futher submit that direction may be issued to the second respondent to convene the peace committee meeting and pass orders.

5. Heard the learned cousnel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents.

6. In view of the above said submissions made by both the sides, the Revenue Divisional Officer, Thanjavur/second respondent, is directed to conduct peace committee meeting tomorrow itself and try to resolve the issue and depending upon the out come of the peace committee meeting resolution, further action may be taken by the Police. 7.With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

24.02.2023 NCC : Yes/ No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No das Note : Issue order copy on 24.02.2023.

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To 1.The District Collector, Thanjavur District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thanjavur District.

3.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Thanjavur District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Vallam Police Station, Thanjavur District.

5.The Panjayath President, Thirumalaisamuthiram Village Panjayath, Thanjavur District.

63.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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G.ILANGOVAN, J.

das Order made in 24.02.2023 5/5