Sanjeevi Kumar v. The District Collector
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.05.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI and W.M.P.(MD)Nos.11153 to 11155 of 2025 1.Sanjeevi Kumar 2.Rajendran ... Petitioners Vs.
1.The District Collector, Office of the Collectorate, Tiruchirappalli District.
2.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Musiri Taluk, Trichy District 3.Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Musiri, Trichy (Dt).
4.Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Musiri, Trichy (Dt).
5.Inspector of Police, Musiri Police Station (L and O), Musiri Tk, Trichy District.
6. Assistant Commissioner, Office of the HR and CE, T.V. Koil, Trichy.
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7. Thanaraja ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to decide the issues between the parties in the peace meeting pertaining to the festival notice issued by the 7th respondent in collusion with the 5th respondent for celebration of Perumpoosai Festival scheduled on 31.05.2025 at Arulmighu Choloraja Temple, Mettupatti, Thiruthiyamalai, Musiri Taluk, Trichy District.
For Petitioners : Mr.D.Nallathampi For R-1 to R-6 : Mr.A.Oli Raja, Government Advocate
ORDER
The prayer in the Writ Petition reads as follows:- "To direct the 2nd respondent to decide the issues between the parties in the peace meeting pertaining to the festival notice issued by the 7th respondent in collusion with the 5th respondent for celebration of Perumpoosai Festival scheduled on 31.05.2025 at Arulmighu Choloraja Temple, Mettupatti, Thiruthiyamalai, Musiri Taluk, Trichy District."
2. By consent of both the parties, this writ petition is taken up for final hearing at the admission stage itself.
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3. Considering the limited scope of the relief sought for by the petitioners herein, notice to the 7th respondent is dispensed with.
4. Heard the learned counsels on either sides and carefully perused the entire materials available on record.
5.Considering the facts and circumstances of this case, respondents 1 to 6 are directed to conduct the peace meeting on 29.05.2025, after giving an opportunity to the petitioners as well as the 7th respondent and dispose of the matter tomorrow (i.e., on 29.05.2025) itself, facilitating the petitioner and the 7th respondent in participating the celebration of Perumpoosai Festival scheduled on 31.05.2025 at Arulmighu Choloraja Temple, Mettupatti, Thiruthiyamalai, Musiri Taluk, Trichy District.
6. The Writ Petition is disposed of with the above direction. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.
28.05.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index :
Yes / No Sml Note: Issue order copy on 28.05.2025.
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TO:- 1.The District Collector, Office of the Collectorate, Tiruchirappalli District.
2.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Musiri Taluk, Trichy District 3.Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Musiri, Trichy (Dt).
4.Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Musiri, Trichy (Dt).
5.Inspector of Police, Musiri Police Station (L and O), Musiri Tk, Trichy District.
6. Assistant Commissioner, Office of the HR and CE, T.V. Koil, Trichy.
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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.
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