Velu T v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:24.08.2022 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM T. Velu

...Petitioner

vs

1. The District Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Eluppur Division, Pudukkottai.

3.The Tahsildar, Ponnamaravathi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

4.Pitchan 5.M.Chokkalingam 6.Perumal

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents 1 to 3 to consider the petitioners representation dated 28.06.2022 and to take suitable action against the respondents 4 to 6 and his men for the act of excommunicated the petitioner, his family members and the person those who performed inter cast marriages and allow them to participate the 1/5

festival of Nallur Bhagavathi Amman temple by receiving tax called Thalaikattu Vari and to give a quietus to the issue permanently. For Petitioner : Mr.Babu Rajendran For Respondents : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar Government Advocate(Crl.Side)

O R D E R

This writ petitioner filed this Writ Petition seeking direction to the Respondent Nos.1 to 3 to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 28.06.2022 and to take suitable action against the respondents 4 to 6 and his men for the act of excommunicated the petitioner, his family members and the person those who performed inter cast marriages and allow them to participate the festival of Nallur Bhagavathi Amman temple by receiving tax called Thalaikattu Vari and to give a quietus to the issue permanently.

2.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) takes notice for the respondents. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

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3.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (criminal side) appearing for the respondent Nos.1 to 3.

4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the 3rd respondent/The Tahsildar, Ponnamaravathi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, is hereby directed to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 28.06.2022 on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of Four weeks from the receipt of copy of the order. 5.With the above observation, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No cost.

24.08.2022 Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No ksa 3/5

To

1. The District Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Eluppur Division, Pudukkottai.

3.The Tahsildar, Ponnamaravathi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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V.SIVAGNANAM, J ksa 24.08.2022 5/5