Ayinan.M v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 25.03.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and WMP(MD)No.6532 of 2024 M.Ayinan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

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

3.The Sub Inspector of Police, Viralimalai Police Station, Viralimalai, Pudukkottai District.

4.Mani @ Sankar ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 to take appropriate action against the 4th respondent for his illegal actions in prohibiting the petitioner and his family from participating in the annual Mandagapadi festival by denying them the right to worship in the Sri Manickavinayagar and Sri Kamaraja temple situated at Manamettupatti Village, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukkottai District and also to ensure that the petitioner 1/4

and his family are not excommunicated or denied their right to worship and participate in religious and cultural activities in the village, on the basis of the petitioners representation dated 17.03.2024.

For Petitioner : Ms.P.Kalaiyarasi Bharathi For Respondents : Mr.S.Kameshwaran, Government Advocate for R1 Mr.A.Albert James, Government Advocate (crl.side) for R2 & R3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner's allegation is that he and his family members have been excommunicated and that they are not allowed to worship in the petition mentioned temple or participate in the petition mentioned events. 3.When the matter was taken up for hearing, the fourth respondent appeared in person. He was also represented by counsel. He categorically states that there is absolutely no merit in the contention of the petitioner and that the petitioner can participate in all the religious and worship in the petition mentioned temple and that there cannot be any distinction at all. 2/4

4.Recording the said submission of the fourth respondent, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 25.03.2024 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No SKM To 1.The District Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

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

3.The Sub Inspector of Police, Viralimalai Police Station, Viralimalai, Pudukkottai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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