Selvakumar. C v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 05.07.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN C.Selvakumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tahsildar, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tenkasi District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Karivalamvanthanallur Police Station, Tenkasi District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to grant permission for the celebration of the festival scheduled on 09.07.2024 and 10.07.2024 in Arulmighu Vadakathiamman and Arulmighu Chelliyaramman temples, Palvannanthapuram Village, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tenkasi District on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 07.06.2024.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.J.Karthick For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader for R.1 1/4

Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for R.2

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.It appears that there is dispute between two communities. Since the other community is not before me, it is not possible for this Court to adjudicate in this issue. The prayer in this writ petition is for directing the first respondent to grant permission for celebrating the petition mentioned festival. I have consistently held that for conducting traditional and customary festival in villages, permission from the authorities is not required.

3.With this observation, this writ petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

05.07.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No MGA Note: Issue order copy on 08.07.2024.

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To 1.The Tahsildar, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tenkasi District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Karivalamvanthanallur Police Station, Tenkasi District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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