P.Dharmalingam v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.07.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN WP(MD)No.13785 of 2024 P.Dharmalingam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Dindigul District. 2.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Ottanchathram.

4.The Inspector of Police, Kallimanthayam Police Station, Kallimanthayam.

5.The Tahsildar, Ottanchathram Taluk, Dindigul District.

6.Nandagopal 7.Thangavel 8.Ponnuchamy 9.Palanichamy ... Respondents 1/4

Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents 1 to 5 to protect and enable the petitioner and his family members to exercise their right to worship in the temples of Goddess Erammal and God PeriaservaiThathaiam situated at Paraipatti Village, Kullimanthagam P.O, Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District at all times for considering the petitioner's representation to the respondents 1 to 5 dated 21.03.2024.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Alagarsamy For Respondents : Mr.G.V.Vairam Santhosh, Additional Government Pleader for R1 & R5 Mr.Albert James, Government Advocate (Crl.side) for R2 to R4

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the private respondents categorically stated that the petitioner is at liberty to offer his worship along with family members and that there will not be any restriction. 3.Recording the stand of the respondents 6 and 7, this writ petition is allowed. No costs.

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To 1.The District Collector, Dindigul District. 2.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Ottanchathram.

4.The Inspector of Police, Kallimanthayam Police Station, Kallimanthayam.

5.The Tahsildar, Ottanchathram Taluk, Dindigul District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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