Madras High CourtWP(MD)/12642/2025disposed of

Masanam v. The Thasildar

2025-04-29Honourable Mr. Justice P.Dhanabal4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.04.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.DHANABAL Masanam ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Thasildar, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Valliyoor, Tirunelveli District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Radhapuram, Tirunelveli District.

4. Muthukrishnan

5. Soundarajan

6. Anbukarasi ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents no.1 to 3 to consider the petitioner representation dated 03.03.2025 and enquire the same and also give protection to worship ''Arulmigu Usikattu Sudalai Andavar Temple'', Neduvazhi, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District. Page No. 1 of 4

For Petitioner : Mr.N. Syed Ali For R1 : Mr.M.Senthil Ayyanar Government Advocate For R2 & R3 : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi Additional Public Prosecutor (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner to direct the respondents no.1 to 3 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 03.03.2025 and enquire the same and also give protection to worship the Temple, namely ''Arulmigu Usikattu Sudalai Andavar Temple'' situated at Neduvazhi, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

2. According to the petitioner, he sent the representation dated 03.03.2025to the respondent no.1 to 3, but the same has not been considered. Hence this petition.

3. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent police would submit that the petitioner's representation is under consideration with the respondent no.1 to 3 and they will conduct enquiry and take appropriate action, in accordance with law. Page No. 2 of 4

4. Considering the limited scope of the prayer sought for in this petition, this Court, without even issuing notice to the private respondents no. 4 to 6 inclined to pass order.

5. Recording the above said submission of the learned Additional Public Prosecutor that the petitioner's representation is pending with the respondents no.1 to 3, this Court directs the respondents no.1 to 3 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 03.03.2025 and take appropriate action in accordance with law within a period of fifteen days from the date of this order.

6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. 29.04.2025 Internet :Yes Index :Yes/No NCC :Yes/No Mac Page No. 3 of 4

P.DHANABAL, J.

Mac To

1. The Thasildar, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Valliyoor, Tirunelveli District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Radhapuram, Tirunelveli District.

4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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