Irulandi.G v. The District Collector
1 W.P.(MD)NO.5635 OF 2024 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.03.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.5635 of 2024 AND W.M.P.(MD)Nos.5337 and 5338 of 2024
1. G.Irulandi
2. K.Erulandi
3. M.Karunakaran
4. M.Thavasekaran
5. M.Thangachamy
6. P.Eswaran
7. K.Machavel
8. M.Lashmanan 9.P.Irulandi 10.K.Kundumalai ... Petitioners Vs.
1. The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.
2. The Tahsildar, Aruppukottai Taluk, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.
3. The District Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.
4. The Inspector of Police, Aaviyur police station, Aaviyur, Virudhunagar District.
5. E.Karuppasamy 1/4
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6. E.Masanam 7.G.Sekar ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to open the Sri Arulmigu Valagurunathan, Angala Eswari, Petchiamman Temple at V.Nangur of Kariyapatti Taluk of Virudhunagar District and to allow the petitioners to participate in Siva Rathiri festival on 08.03.2024 based upon the representation of the petitioner dated 12.12.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Ramsundarvijayraj For R-1 & R-2 : Mr.D.Gandhiraj, Special Government Pleader.
For R-3 & R-4 : Mr.A.Albert James, Government Advocate.
For R-7 : Mr.B.Prahalad Ravi * * *
O R D E R
Heard both sides.
2. The petition mentioned temple shall be kept open from 6.00p.m tomorrow evening till 6.00 a.m on 09.03.2024. Thiru.Karuppasamy is present in person before this Court. He undertakes to officiate as Poojari and conduct in a non-discriminatory manner.
3. I make it clear that the scope of this writ petition is confined 2/4
3 W.P.(MD)NO.5635 OF 2024 to making arrangement for this year alone. The rights of the parties are otherwise left open. Passing of this order will not mean that this Court recognises the fifth respondent as Poojari of the temple. This writ petition stands disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 07.03.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU To:
1. The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.
2. The Tahsildar, Aruppukottai Taluk, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.
3. The District Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.
4. The Inspector of Police, Aaviyur police station, Aaviyur, Virudhunagar District.
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