M.Ponnusamy v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 30.04.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN M.Ponnusamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Collectorate, Trichy District.

2.The Tahsildar, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Valanadu Police Station, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District.

4.A.Rama Moorthy ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to collect the temple locker keys and Accounts from the fourth respondent and taking necessary action against him and consider the petitioner 1/4

representation dated on 04.04.2024 and pass necessary orders within the time frame as may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Karthik For Respondents : Mr.D.Sasikumar Additional Government Pleader R.1 & R.2 Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate (Criminal Side) R.3

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The second respondent undertakes to hold peace committee meeting. Since the festival falls on 19.05.2024, the peace committee meeting will be conducted well in advance. Notice will be issued to the fourth respondent. It is the duty of the second respondent to ensure that the temple is kept open. It should not be locked for any reason. If according to the fourth respondent he lost the key, there can also be break open also.

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3.This writ petition is disposed of on these terms. There shall be no order as to costs.

30.04.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No MGA Note: Issue order copy on 07.05.2024.

To 1.The District Collector, Collectorate, Trichy District.

2.The Tahsildar, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Valanadu Police Station, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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