Madras High CourtWP(MD)/20686/2018withdrawn dismissed

P.Muthupakiyam, v. The District Collector,

2018-10-01Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.10.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH W.P(MD)No.20686 of 2018 P.MuthuPakiyam ... Petitioner -Vs1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar, 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukottai, 3.The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar, 4.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thirusuli, Virudhunagar District.

5.The Inspector of Police, Thirusuli Police Station, 6.The Sub-Inspector of Police, Baralatchi Police Station, Baralatchi, ... Respondents PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 6 to consider the petitioner representation dated 20.09.2018 and 25.09.2018, with respect to grant police production of the purpose of Sree Valampuri Vinayakar and Sree Pattathu Arasi Amman Temple yearly village Festival and programs. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Suresh For Respondents : Ms.B.Bhagawathi, Government Advocate.

For Intervenor : Mr.Sivaraman

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for a direction to the respondent police to consider the representation made by the petitioner to grant police protection in order to conduct the festival at Sree Valampuri Vinayakar and Sree Pattathu Arasi Amman Temple.

2. The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the rival parties submitted that the petitioner has no locus standi to file this writ petition and there is a suit pending in O.S.NO.113 of 2018 on the file of the Principal District Munsif Court, Aruppukkottai with regard to the right of the parties.

3. In view of the dispute that has been raised in this case, there shall be a direction to the sixth respondent to refer the matter to the Thasildar, Aruppukottai, who in turn shall call all the parties concerned in order to conduct a peace committee meeting with regard to conduct of the festival in a peaceful manner.

4. This writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No costs. A certified copy of the order can be given to the counsel who appeared for the rival parties. Sd/- Assistant Registrar // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS-I) To 1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar, 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukottai, 3.The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar, 4.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thirusuli, Virudhunagar District.

5.The Inspector of Police, Thirusuli Police Station, 6.The Sub-Inspector of Police, Baralatchi Police Station, Baralatchi, 7.The Thasildar, Aruppukottai Taluk, +2 CC To MR.D.SIVARAMAN, Advocate SR. NO.88061 +1 CC TO The Special Government Pleader SR.NO. 88194 W.P(MD)No.20686 of 2018 DAS TR/RSK/SAR-I(04.10.2018)3P 11C