Madras High CourtWP(MD)/9106/2019disposed of

P.T.Nehru, v. The Hindu Religious &

2019-04-30Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 30.04.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.9106 of 2019 and W.M.P.(MD)No.7093 of 2019 P.T.Nehru ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Administration Department, Rep. by its Commissioner, Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

3. The Superintendent of Police, O/o.the Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, Madurai.

4. The Tahsildar, Melur, Madurai District, Madurai.

5. The Inspector of Police, Keezhavalavu Police Station, Melur, Madurai District.

6. Marimuthu

7. The Executive Officer/Fit Person, Arulmigu Kalamegaperumal Temple, Thirumohur, Madurai District.

(R-7 is impleaded vide order dated 30.04.2019 in W.M.P.(MD)No.7943 of 2019)

8. The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious Charitable & Endowments Department, Madurai District.

(R-8 is suo motu impleaded vide order dated 30.04.2019) ... Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to constitute a festival committee headed by an officer of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department to conduct "Puravi Eduppu" festival without any caste discrimination at Sri Nandhi Perumal temple situated in Thaniyamangalam Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District on 14th and 15th May 2019 or on any other future date within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Lajapathi Roy For R-1 to R-5&R-8 : Mr.M.Rajarajan Government Advocate.

For R-6 : Mr.C.Selvaraj For R-7 : Mr.S.Manohar

O R D E R

The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious Charitable and Endowments Department, Madurai District, is suo motu impleaded as eighth respondent in the Writ petition. Mr.M.Rajarajan, learned Government Advocate takes notice for the impleaded respondent.

2. The Writ petition pertains to conduct of the petition mentioned celebration at Sri Nandhi Perumal temple in Thaniyamangalam Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District. The petitioner has already given a representation dated 25.03.2019 in this regard to the various authorities. The eighth respondent has already issued proceedings dated 15.05.2018 in this regard. Therefore, the eighth respondent is directed to consider the same, after putting the sixth respondent on notice.

4. This Writ petition stands disposed of, accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous petition is closed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-II) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) pmu To

1. The Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Administration Department, Rep. by its Commissioner, Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

3. The Superintendent of Police, O/o.the Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, Madurai.

4. The Tahsildar, Melur, Madurai District, Madurai.

5. The Inspector of Police, Keezhavalavu Police Station, Melur, Madurai District.

6. The Executive Officer/Fit Person, Arulmigu Kalamegaperumal Temple, Thirumohur, Madurai District.

7. The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious Charitable & Endowments Department, Madurai District.

+1CC TO MR.T.LAJAPATHI ROY, Advocate Sr. No.64816 +1CC TO THE SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER SR.No.65088 W.P.(MD)No.9106 of 2019 and W.M.P.(MD)No.7093 of 2019 30.04.2019 AVS(CO) TR (10.06.2019) 3P 10C