Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4644/2024disposed of

S.Srinivasan v. The District Collector

2024-02-29Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.02.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.Srinivasan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Deputy Tahsildar, Ponnamaravathy Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Revenue Inspector, Arasamalai, Ponnamaravathy Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

4.The Village Administrative Officer, O/o. The Revenue Inspector, Arasamalai, Ponnamaravathy Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

5.Sagadevan ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 to 4 to interfere with the management affairs of petitioner's clan deity of Arulmigu Thottichi Amman temple situates at Sempoothy Village, Ponnamaravathy Taluk, Pudukkottai District and to pass an appropriate order based on the 1/4

resolution in Na.Ka.No.0648/2022/A3 dated 26.02.2022 passed in the peace committee meeting held by the 2nd to 4th respondents by considering the petitioner's representation dated 30.01.2024. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Venkatesan For Respondents : Mr.D.Gandhiraj Special Government Pleader for R1 to R4

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader for R1 to R4.

2. The petitioner states that minority of devotees including the 5th respondent herein are creating trouble on the eve of the Maha Sivarathiri function. It is stated that the matter was amicably resolved earlier and that the authorities must be mandated to ensure that the compromise terms are adhered to. .

3. I am not persuaded to issue any direction. If there is any issue regarding management or conduct of the festival, the parties will have to resolve their differences elsewhere. The revenue authorities as well as the police authorities will have to keep away. Of-course, if any law and order issue arises, the authorities will definitely step in. If any cognizable offence is 2/4

committed, FIR will be registered. The revenue authorities are at liberty to invoke their power under the provisions of Cr.P.C. Unless such a stage arises, the authorities will have to keep away.

4. Granting liberty to the petitioner to work out his rights in the manner known to law, the Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 29.02.2024 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi NOTE:Issue Order Copy on 01.03.2024 To 1.The District Collector, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Deputy Tahsildar, Ponnamaravathy Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Revenue Inspector, Arasamalai, Ponnamaravathy Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

4.The Village Administrative Officer, O/o. The Revenue Inspector, Arasamalai, Ponnamaravathy Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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