Rengasamy v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.08.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Rengasamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, District Collector Office, Trichy.

2.The Tahsildar, Thottiyam Taluk, Trichy District.

3.The Superintendent of Police, District Police Office, Trichy District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Thottiyam Police Station, Thottiyam, Trich District.

5.M.Ramasamy ... 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 respondents 1 and 2 to permit to take Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple at Unniyoor, Kattuputhur, Trichy District through the traditional route and to provide police protection by taking into account the representation dated 08.08.2022. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rajini For Respondents : Mr.N.Ramesh Arumugam, Government Advocate for R1 to R4.

Mr.R.Sundar for R5.

ORDER

The prayer in the writ petition is that the authorities must be directed to permit the petition mentioned temple car to be taken on its traditional route. 2.This Court is ill-equipped to determine what is the traditional route and what are the rights of the parties. These are not matters that can be adjudicated in writ proceedings. Therefore, the writ petition is dismissed. No costs. 12.08.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:- 1.The District Collector, District Collector Office, Trichy.

2.The Tahsildar, Thottiyam Taluk, Trichy District.

3.The Superintendent of Police, District Police Office, Trichy District.

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4.The Inspector of Police, Thottiyam Police Station, Thottiyam, Trich District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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