A.R.Kumaresan v. The District Collector
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.07.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM and THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE A.R.Kumaresan ... Petitioner vs.
1. The District Collector, Office of District Collector, Dindigul,
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani, Palani Taluk,
3. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Palani, Palani Taluk,
4. The Executive Officer, Office of Executive Officer, Arulmigu Baladandayuthapani Thirukovil, Palani, 1/6
Palani Taluk, ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 4th respondent herein to permit the petitioner trust to keep open the Girivalapathai for a limited time on 29.07.2025, 30.07.2025 and 31.07.2025 during important day of Adi Festivals performed in Arulmighu Sri Palani Kalikambal Thirukovil situated in Town Survey No.858, measuring 24618 sq.ft., in Block No.18, Ward No.3, Palani Foot Hill, South Giriveethi (Girivalapathai), Palani Town, belonging to the petitioner, as could be performed in previous years as per the custom and usage as detailed in the representation of the petitioner dated 21.07.2025. For Petitioner : Mr. K.Muthu Ganesa Pandian For R1 - R3 : Mr.V.Om Prakash Government Advocate For R4 : Mr.K.Govindarajan and Mr.R.Murali
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.) With reference to the relief sought for in the present writ petition, already the Division Bench of this Court has passed an order in W.P.(MD) No. 21671 of 2024, dated 10.09.2024. The relevant paragraphs of the said order read 2/6
as follows:
"7. In view of the aforesaid submissions, we are inclined to pass the following order:
(i) The impugned order of the 6th respondent, vide proceedings in Na.Ka.No.316/PLN/SDO/2024 dated 08.09.2024 is set aside; (ii) The petitioner shall file an undertaking affidavit before the authorities concerned to the effect that they are only seeking permission for manual carrying of the 28 Vinayagar Idols in the Giriveedhi on 13.09.2024 between 04.00 pm to 08.00 p.m without any entry of their vehicles in Giriveedhi.
(iii) On such undertaking being filed by the petitioner, the respondents shall pass appropriate orders on or before 12.09.2024, granting permission to the petitioner, by imposing usual conditions, to take the 28 Vinayagar Idols manually in the Giriveedhi on 13.09.2024 between 04.00 pm to 08.00 p.m without any entry of their vehicles in Giriveedhi.
(iv) It is needless to say that during the Vinayagar Procession, the petitioner shall ensure that they shall not cause any hindrance / obstruction / hardship to the devotees, local residents and public and shall not create any law and order problem."
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2. In view of the said order, no further adjudication is required in the writ petition. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.
[S.M.S.,J.] & [A.D.M.C.,J.] 28.07.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes PKN To
1. The District Collector, Office of District Collector, Dindigul,
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani, Palani Taluk,
3. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Palani, Palani Taluk, 4/6
4. The Executive Officer, Office of Executive Officer, Arulmigu Baladandayuthapani Thirukovil, Palani, Palani Taluk, 5/6
S.M.SUBRAMANIAM , J.
and DR.A.D.MARIA CLETE , J.
PKN ORDER MADE IN DATED : 28.07.2025 6/6