Muthuramalingam v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Muthuramalingam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Madurai District, Madurai.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

4.The Joint Commissioner, HR & CE Department, Madurai.

... 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 to give Honour to the petitioner as Muthaiah Thevar Vakkaiyara During Panguni festival in Sri Mariamman Temple situated at Sivarakottai Village, Kallikudi Taluk, Madurai District on the basis of the petitioners representation dated 02.05.2019 .

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Muniyandi For Respondents : Mr.M.Lingadurai Special Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The petitioner seeks first honour during the petition mentioned temple festival held in the Tamil month of Panguni. Whether there is such a custom or not is not a matter that can be decided in the writ proceedings. The petitioner will have to establish his claim elsewhere. Granting such liberty, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

04.11.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Madurai District, Madurai.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

4.The Joint Commissioner, HR & CE Department, Madurai.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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