James.M v. The District Collector,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.08.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN M.James ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Sivagangai District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District.

4.Rev.Fr.A.Rajamanickam, Parish Priest, St.Antony's Church, O.Siruvayal Post, Sivagangai District.

5.The Pastor, The Soosaiappar Church, O.Siruvayal, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to 1/4

direct the third respondent to consider the petitioner representation dated 10.06.2019 to commence the peace committee meeting with fifth respondent's church members and ensure the worship rights of the petitioner within the period of time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Vijayaraja For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani, Spl. Government Pleader for R1 to R3.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the writ petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents 1 to 3. 2.When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Special Government Pleader submitted that third respondent proposes to convene the peace committee meeting to resolve the outstanding issues on 12.08.2022. 3.Recording the said submission, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

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To:

1.The District Collector, Sivagangai District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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