Semmanatavar Maravar v. The Inspector General,

1 W.P.(MD)NO.14063 OF 2019 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.12.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.14063 of 2019 Semmanatavar Maravar Mahajana Sangam, Kalugumalai Rep. by its Secretary Raja, S/o. Chelliah No.27, Aranmanaivasal Street, Kalugumalai, Kovilpatti Taluk, Tuticorin District.

... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Inspector General, Registration Department, No.100, Santhome High Road, Chennai.

2. The District Collector, Tuticorin District, Tuticorin.

3. The District Registrar, Registration Office, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli District.

4. The President, Kalugumai Semmanattar Thevar Community Welfare Association, Krishnan, S/o. Mukkiah Thevar, Ettayapuram Road, Kalugumalai, Kovilpatti Taluk, Tuticorin District. ... Respondents (R4 is impleaded vide order dated 29/07/2019 made in WMP (MD).No.12540/19) 1/4

2 W.P.(MD)NO.14063 OF 2019 Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to cancel the registration of Kalugumalai Semmanattar Thevar Community Welfare Association bearing registration no. 21/2002 and take appropriate action to bring back the property belonging to Thevar Community People by considering the petitioner's representation dated 30.03.2019. For Petitioner : Ms.A.Banumathy For R-1to R-3 : Mr. N. Satheeskumar, Additional Government Pleader.

For R-4 : Mr. T. Lajapathi Roy * * *

O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner has given representation for taking action against the fourth respondent. It is seen that there is a broad similarity in the names of the two associations. While the registration of the fourth respondent is not liable to be cancelled, certainly the fourth respondent can be directed to amend the name.

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3. The third respondent is directed to take action on the petitioner's representation and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law. After issuing notice to the fourth respondent, such an order will passed within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. This writ petition stands dismissed. No costs. 12.12.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU To:

1. The Inspector General, Registration Department, No.100, santhome High Road, Chennai.

2. The District Collector, Tuticorin District, Tuticorin.

3. The District Registrar, Registration Office, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli District.

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