P.Thangamuthu v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.05.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.S.SUNDAR W.P(MD)No.12343 of 2019 and W.M.P.(MD) No.9228 of 2019 P.Thangamuthu ... Petitioner vs 1.The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2)The Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani, Dindigul District.

3)The Tahsildar, Vedasanthur Taluk, Dindigul District.

4)The Inspector of Police, Vadamadurai Police Station, Dindigul District.

5) Shanmuganathan ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent Nos.1 to 4 to receive Thalakkattu Vari from the petitioner and ensure the participation of petitioner and petitioner's supporters in the temple festival to be conducted on 24.05.2019 and 25.05.2019 in Sri Madurai Veeran and Sri Pogai Kannimar temples situated in Maniyakkaranpatti Village, Vedasanthur Taluk, Dindigul District based on petitioner's representation dated 17.05.2019.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Vadivelan For Respondents : Mrs.S.Srimathy, Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent Nos.1 to 4 to receive Thalakkattu Vari from the petitioner and ensure the participation of the petitioner and petitioner's supporters in the temple festival to be conducted on

24.05.2019 and 25.05.2019 in Sri Madurai Veeran and Sri Pogai Kannimar temples situated in Maniyakkaranpatti Village, Vedasanthur Taluk, Dindigul District based on his representation dated 17.05.2019.

2. Heard Mr.T.Vadivelan, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mrs.S.Srimathy, learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents RR 1 to 4.

3. Having regard to the fact that the matter involves disputed questions of fact, this Court may not be in a position to entertain this writ petition. However, the grievances of the petitioner as on date is that the petitioner and his group may be permitted to enter into the Temple in view of the dispute. It is further stated that the organizers of the Festival in the Temple have refused to receive the Thalakkattu Vari from the petitioner and his group.

4. This Court on hearing the arguments made by the learned counsel for the respondents and on perusing the documents placed before this Court is inclined to direct the fourth respondent to provide police protection to ensure that the petitioner and his supporters enter the Temple to worship the God during the festival. This order is without prejudice to anyone's right as the respondent no.5 is not heard.

5. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected W.M.P.(MD) No.9228 of 2019 is closed.

Sd/- Vacation Officer/ Assistant Registrar // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) sts To 1.The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2)The Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani, Dindigul District.

3)The Tahsildar, Vedasanthur Taluk, Dindigul District.

4)The Inspector of Police, Vadamadurai Police Station, Dindigul District. +1CC TO MR.T.VADIVELAN, Advocate Sr. No. 66210 Order made in W.P(MD)No.12343 of 2019 Dated: 22.05.2019 SCR(CO) TR (23.05.2019) 3P 6C