Manikandan.G.D v. The Secretary To The Government Of Tamilnadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.04.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUBRAMANIAN and THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI and W.M.P.(MD) Nos.8114, 8116, 8118 & 8119 of 2023 G.D.Manikandan ... Petitioner -vs1.The Secretary to the Government of Tamil Nadu Tourism, Culture & Endowments Department Secretariat, Fort St.George Chennai-600 009 2.The Commissioner Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department 119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai Nungambakkam Chennai-600 034 3.The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department H-306, TNHB Colony Ellis Nagar, Madurai-625 106

4.The Deputy Commissioner / Executive Officer Aulmighu Meenakshi Sundareswarar Thirukoil Madurai 5.Karumuthu Kannan Fit Person Arulmighu Meenakshi Sundareswarar Thirukoil Madurai 6.The Deputy Commissioner Arulmighu Kallalagar Thirukovil Alagarkovil, Melur Thaluk Madurai 7.V.R.Venkatachalam Fit Person Arulmighu Kallalagar Thirukovil Alagarkovil, Melur Thaluk Madurai 8.The District Collector District Collector's Office Madurai-20 9.The Commissioner Madurai Corporation Arignar Anna Maligai Thallakulam Madurai-625 002 10.The Dean Government Rajaji Hospital Panagal Road Madurai-625 020

11.The City Police Commissioner Commissioner of Police Office Alagar Kovil Main Road Madurai-625 002 12.The Inspector of Police B-2, Police Station South Chithirai Street Madurai-625 001 13.The Deputy Director Southern Region Fire & Rescue Services Department Melaveli Street Madurai-625 001 14.The Superintending Engineer TANGEDCO Madurai Race Course Road K.Pudur Madurai-625 007 ... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents herein consider petitioner's representation dated 26.03.2023 and take appropriate steps for a grand celebration of Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareswarar Thirukovil and Arulmighu Kallalagar Thirukovil with all precautionary measures within a time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner :

Mr.V.Meenakshi Sundaram for Mr.S.Vashik Ali For Respondents :

Mr.Veera Kathiravan Additional Advocate General assisted by Mr.P.Thilakkumar Govt. Pleader for R1, R8, R10, R12 & R13 Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader for R2 & R3 Mr.VR.Shanmuganathan for R4 & R5 Ms.Devasena Standing Counsel for R9 Mr.K.R.Laxman for R6 & R7 Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel for R14

O R D E R

[Order of the Court was made by R.SUBRAMANIAN, J.] Prayer in this writ petition reads as follows: "For the reasons stated in the accompanying Affidavit, it is therefore prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to issue a writ or order or direction, more in the nature of WRIT OF MANDAMUS directing the respondents herein consider my representation dated 26.03.2023 and take appropriate steps for a grant celebration of Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareswarar Thirukovil and Arulmighu Kallalagar Thirukovil with all precautionary measures within a time stipulated by this Hon'ble Court and pass such other further orders that may deemed to be fit and

proper in the facts and the circumstances of the case and thus render justice."

2. It is for the Authorities to look into the grievance of the petitioner. We do not think that this Court can issue any direction regarding the finer details of the conduct of the festival, which is absolutely within the domain of the two temples involved and the District Administration. Hence, this writ petition is dismissed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.

[R.S.M., J.] [L.V.G., J.] 18.04.2023 NCC :

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1.The Secretary to the Government of Tamil Nadu, Tourism, Culture & Endowments Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, 119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034.

3.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, H-306, TNHB Colony, Ellis Nagar, Madurai-625 106.

4.The District Collector, District Collector's Office, Madurai-20.

5.The Dean, Government Rajaji Hospital, Panagal Road, Madurai-625 020.

6.The Inspector of Police, B-2, Police Station, South Chithirai Street, Madurai-625 001.

7.The Deputy Director, Southern Region, Fire & Rescue Services Department, Melaveli Street, Madurai-625 001.

R.SUBRAMANIAN , J.

and L.VICTORIA GOWRI , J.

krk and W.M.P.(MD) Nos.8114, 8116, 8118 & 18.04.2023