K.Anbuselvan v. The District Collector
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 14.03.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P(MD)No.6183 of 2024 K.Anbuselvan ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The District Collector, District Collectorate Building, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.
2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.
3.The Tahsildar, Tirupathur Taluk, Sivagangai District.
4.The Village Administrative Officer, Poolankuruchi Village, Tirupathur Taluk, Sivagangai District.
5.The Inspector of Police, Poolankuruchi Police Station, Sivagangai District.
(R5 is suo motu impleaded by this Court vide order dated 13.03.2024) ... 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 1/4
herein to refrain any person from receiving special respect of any kind in the ongoing temple festival at "Arulmigu Angala Parameswari" Temple, Poolankuruchi Village, Sivagangai District scheduled on 17.03.2024 in the light of the resolution of the Peace Committee Meeting dated 24.11.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Cibichakraborthy For Respondents : Mr.M.Lingadurai Special Government Pleader for R1 to R4 : Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate (Crl.side) for R5
ORDER
Heard both sides.
2. This Court had an interaction with Thiru.Selvam, President of the festival committee. The jurisdictional police facilitated the same through whatsapp video call. The petitioner's only grievance is that there is a proposal to confer special respect and honour on certain persons. When this Court posed a specific question, it was clarified by the festival committee president that no honour or special respect will be given to any person. Everyone can participate in the festival. It is directed that no person shall be given special respect or honour in connection with the petition mentioned festival. 2/4
3. Recording the stand of the respondents, the Writ Petition is allowed. No costs.
14.03.2024 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi NOTE:Issue Order Copy on 15.03.2024 To 1.The District Collector, District Collectorate Building, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.
2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.
3.The Tahsildar, Tirupathur Taluk, Sivagangai District.
4.The Village Administrative Officer, Poolankuruchi Village, Tirupathur Taluk, Sivagangai District.
5.The Inspector of Police, Poolankuruchi Police Station, Sivagangai District.
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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.
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