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Saravanan.K v. The District Collector

2024-03-25Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 25.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN K.Saravanan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thirupparankundram Division, Madurai District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Thirupparankundram Police Station, Madurai District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to grant permission to the petitioner for giving Annadhanam like Neer Mor Pandhal, Juice and Annadhana Food in the Panguni Festival of Arulmigu Subramania Swamy Temple for the period from 15.03.2024 to 30.03.2024 and putting up the flex in and around the temple premises, based on representation of the petitioner dated 20.03.2024.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.Raghuman Khan For Respondents : Mr.V.Nirmal Kumar, Government Advocate for R1.

Mr.Albert James, Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side) for R2 & R3.

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner states that his family has been providing free food and water to the devotees visiting the petition mentioned temple during Panguni festival. No exception can be taken to the said request. 3.The second respondent is directed to issue no objection certificate in favour of the petitioner by 26.03.2024. Following this, the petitioner can approach the jurisdictional Assistant Returning Officer with the said request. The jurisdictional Assistant Returning Officer shall also grant permission to the petitioner so that the petitioner can carry on with the said charitable activities from 27.03.2024 to 30.03.2024. It is open to the second respondent to stipulate appropriate conditions in his no objection certificate. The petitioner is directed to abide by the conditions to be stipulated by the second respondent. 2/4

4.This writ petition is allowed on these terms. No costs. 25.03.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias Issue order copy on 26.03.2024.

To:- 1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thirupparankundram Division, Madurai District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Thirupparankundram Police Station, Madurai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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