Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6670/2021disposed of

Rajavel.M v. The District Collector

2021-03-24Honourable Mrs Justice R. Hemalatha3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 24.03.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE R. HEMALATHA M.Rajavel ... Petitioner vs.

1.The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Dindigul Rural, 4.The Tahsildar, Aathur Taluk, 5.The Sub Inspector of Police, Chinnalapatti Police Station, ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the records in the proceedings in Festival/01/Mike/E3PS/Dgl/2021 dated 18.03.2021 and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents to provide permission and protection to conduct Valli Thirumanam Drama on 27.03.2021 and Mahamayee Drama on 28.03.2021 in connection with Panguni Festival at Sri Bagavathy Amman Temple, Aranmanani Kaliamman Temple at Muruganpatti Village, Gandhigramam Post, Aathur Taluk, Dindigul District.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.R.Kannappan For Respondents : Mr.S.Chandra Sekar, Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

By consent, this Writ Petition is taken up for final hearing at the admission stage itself.

2. Mr.S.Chandra Sekar, learned Additional Public Prosecutor accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

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3. Mr.A.R.Kannappan, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is the Headman of the Muruganpatti Village and that Valli Thirumanam Drama and Mahamayee Drama are scheduled to be held on 27.03.2021 and 28.03.2021 respectively. His further contention is that the petitioner's representation dated 11.03.2021 was rejected by the fifth respondent citing the present Covid-19 pandemic situation and Election code of conduct and that he also submitted another representation in this regard dated 19.03.2021 to the respondents.

4. In the circumstances, the District Collector, Dindigul District is at liberty to pass appropriate orders on the representation of the petitioner dated 19.03.2021, based on merits and on findings and in accordance with law, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order / uploading of the order.

5. With the above observation, this petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(Writs) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) mbi 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, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Dindigul Rural, 2/3

4.The Tahsildar, Aathur Taluk, 5.The Sub Inspector of Police, Chinnalapatti Police Station, 24.03.2021 mj(CO) TR(25.03.2021) 3P 6C 3/3