Sangan.K v. The District Collector,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.08.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN K.Sangan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, 2.The Superintendent of Police, Theni, Theni District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Jeyamangalam Police Station, (R3 is suo motu impleaded as 3rd respondent vide order dated 18.08.2022) ... 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 herein to consider and pass orders on the representation of the petitioner dated 20.06.2022 in accordance with law and on merit for initiating action against the subordinates of the respondents herein. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Appadurai For Respondents : Mr.N.Ramesh Arumugam Government Advocate 1/4

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The writ petitioner claims to be the Poojari of the petition mentioned temple. According to him, the rival persons are preventing him from discharging his functions. In this regard, the petitioner has given a complaint before the third respondent.

3. It is stated by the learned Government Advocate that the third respondent has received a rival claim from the rival parties and that CSR has been issued. If the complaint of the petitioner discloses commission of cognizable offence, then, appropriate action in accordance with law shall be taken by the third respondent.

4. With this direction to the third respondent, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

18.08.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The District Collector, 2.The Superintendent of Police, Theni, Theni District.

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3.The Inspector of Police, Jeyamangalam Police Station, 3/4

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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