Madras High CourtWP(MD)/15089/2018disposed of

V.Mariyappan, v. The District Collector

2018-07-12Honourable Mr Justice M.S. Ramesh3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.07.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P.(MD) No.15089 of 2018 V.Mariyappan ... Petitioner vs.

1. The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.

3. The Thasildar, Thiruchuli Taluk Office, Thiruchuli, Virudhunagar District.

4. The District Revenue Officer, Office of the District Revenu Officer, Virudhunagar District.

5. The Inspector of Police, A.Mukkulam Police Station, A.Mukkulam, Virudhunagar District.

6.M.Muthaiah ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 3 and 4 to consider and pass an order on the petitioner's representation dated 06.07.2018 and 21.06.2018 to convene a Peace Committee Meeting for worship the Temple House, namely, Arulmigu Sri Pirakkarudaiyur Ayyanar Temple situated at Kuravaikulam Village, Thiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.C.Asaithambi For RR1 to 5 : Mr.J.Gunaseelanmuthaiah Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

Mr.J.Gunaseelanmuthaiah, learned Additional Government Pleader, takes notice for the respondents 1 to 5.

2. By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. 3.

It is the grievance of the petitioner that his representations dated 06.07.2018 and 21.06.2018, seeking for worship the Temple House, namely, Arulmigu Sri Pirakkarudaiyur Ayyanar Temple situated at Kuravaikulam Village, Thiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar District, has not been considered by the respondents 3 and 4 till date and therefore, he has filed the present writ petition.

4. This Court has not expressed any of its view with regard to the merits of the representations made by the petitioner. It is needless to point out that whenever a representations of this nature is made, the respondents are duty bound to consider the same in one way or the other. Non-consideration of the same would amount to dereliction of ordinary duties of their office and as such, this Court would be justified in invoking its powers conferred under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to direct them to consider the petitioner's representations within a stipulated time.

5. In view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, there shall be a direction to the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representations dated 06.07.2018 and 21.06.2018 on its own merits and take further action in accordance with law, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Such an exercise shall be done after giving notice to the sixth respondent as well as to any other persons who may be interested in the subject matter.

6. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

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