Madras High CourtWP(MD)/11479/2023allowed

Chellaiya. Sp v. The Secretary To Government

2023-05-10Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan,Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.05.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN AND THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY S.P.Chellaiya ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Secretary to Government, Animal Husbandary, Dairying and Fisheries Department, Fort.St.George, Chennai-600 009.

2.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Pudukottai District.

3.The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Pudukottai District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Mathur Police Station, Kulaththur Taluk, Pudukottai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent herein to notify the petitioner's village namely Mandaiyur Village, Kulathur Taluk, Pudukottai District in the Government Gazette 1/4

so as to conduct Jallikattu to be held on 3rd day of Thai Tamil month of every year based on the petitioner's representation dated 01.03.2023. For Petitioner :Mr.KM.Karunakaran For Respondents :Mrs.D.Farjana Ghoushia Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

********** Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner wants his village to be notified as a place for conducting Jallikattu. The petitioner has given representation, dated 01.03.2023 in this regard. It is for the first respondent to take a call in the matter.

3. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. [G.R.S.,J.] [S.S.Y.,J.] 10.05.2023 Index:Yes/No Internet:Yes/No NCC:Yes/No SJ/SN 2/4

To 1.The Secretary to Government, Animal Husbandary, Dairying and Fisheries Department, Fort.St.George, Chennai-600 009.

2.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Pudukottai District.

3.The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Pudukottai District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Mathur Police Station, Kulaththur Taluk, Pudukottai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

AND S.SRIMATHY, J.

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