Ayyappan .P v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 29.08.2022 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM P.Ayyappan

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District.

2.The Inspector of Police Vilampatti Police Station, Dindigul District.

...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 to grant permission to fix the hourly mantra Clock in Arulmigu Sri Patrakaliyamman Temple at Mattaparai, Ramarajapuram, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District on the basis of the representation given by the petitioner dated on 16.08.2022 and 24.08.2022. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sivaprakash For Respondents : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar Government Advocate (Crl.) 1/4

O R D E R

This writ petitioner filed this Writ Petition seeking for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to grant permission to fix the hourly mantra Clock in Arulmigu Sri Patrakaliyamman Temple at Mattaparai, Ramarajapuram, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District on the basis of the representation given by the petitioner dated 16.08.2022 and 24.08.2022.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar, learned Government Advocate (Crl. side), appearing for the respondents.

3. Today, when the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (crl. side) appearing for the respondents submitted that, now the temple is under renovation and during the renovation work, they removed the Mantra clock with assurance that after completion of renovation work they put it back. The statement is recorded. 2/4

4. Recording the same, the Mantra clock is already in the temple and hence, the petitioner is permitted to put up the Mantra clock after completing renovation work in the temple.

5. With the above observation, this writ petition is closed. No cost. 29.08.2022 Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No ksa To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District.

2.The Inspector of Police Vilampatti Police Station, Dindigul District.

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

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V.SIVAGNANAM, J ksa W.P(MD)No. 20163 of 2022 29.08.2022 4/4