Dominic v. The District Collector
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.05.2022
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.KRISHNAKUMAR AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Dominic .. Petitioner Vs.
1.The District Collector, O/o.The District Collector, Korampallam, Tuticorin District.
2.The Superintendent of Police, O/o. The Superintendent of Police, Tuticorin District, 3.The Inspector of Police, North Police Station, .. Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to open for public worship the "House of Worship" Church situated at ECR Road, Tuticorin on 15.05.2022 and continuously by taking into account the petitioner's representation dated 02.05.2022. For Petitioner : Ms.A.Rajini For Respondents : Mr.M.U.Prakash Additional Government Pleader
ORDER
[Order of the Court was made by KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.] Heard Mr.M.U.Prakash, learned Additional Government Pleader, who takes notice for the respondents 1 & 2.
2.By consent of both parties, this Writ Petition itself is taken up for final disposal.
3.This Writ Petition is filed to direct the respondents to open for public worship the "House of Worship" Church situated at ECR Road, Tuticorin on 15.05.2022, by taking into account the petitioner's representation, dated 02.05.2022. 1/3
4.The case of the petitioner is that he is worshipping in the Church for the past 10 years along with the Village people. In these circumstances, the third parties entered into the Church and created troubles for worship and they are not allowing the petitioner to participate in the worship. Therefore, he has given a representation to the respondents on 02.05.2022. So far, the same has not been considered. Hence, left with no other option, the petitioner has approached this Court by way of filing this Writ Petition. 5.The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that there are two groups and two separate complaints were filed. However, he fairly submitted that the representation of the petitioner would be considered on merits and in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible. 6.
In view of the said submissions, this Court directs the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 02.05.2022 and pass orders on or before 14.05.2022. It is made clear that we have not expressed any opinion with regard to the merits of the case and it is also made clear that the respondents shall provide an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner as well as any other person, whom they think fit and proper. 7.With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.
Sd/- Vacation Officer/ Assistant Registrar (CS-I) // True Copy // / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) PS/Myr To 1.The District Collector, O/o.The District Collector, Korampallam, Tuticorin District.
2.The Superintendent of Police, O/o. The Superintendent of Police, Tuticorin District, 2/3
3.The Inspector of Police, North Police Station, +1 CC to M/s.SPL.GP ( SR-23695[F] dated 12/05/2022 ) W.P. (MD) No. 9803 of 2022 11.05.2022 NSN(CO) GC(18.05.2022) 3P 5C 3/3