T. Dinagaran v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 06.09.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE T.Dinagaran ... Petitioner /Vs./ 1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The Panchayat President, Gowthambari Village, Brammadesam, Ambasamuthiram, Thirunelveli District.

... Respondents P RAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to grant permission to construct a prayer hall as per the plan approval obtained from the panchayat President and to conduct prayers by considering petitioner's representation dated 12.04.2024 within a stipulated period of time.

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For Petitioner : Ms.T.K.Akalya For Respondents : Mr.A.Kannan (R1) Additional Government Pleader Mr.Muthumanikkam (R2)

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for a writ of mandamus, seeking for a direction to the first respondent to grant permission to construct a prayer hall as per the plan approved by the Panchayat President and to conduct prayers based on the petitioner's representation dated 12.04.2024 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. Heard Ms.T.K.Akalya, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.A.Kannan, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the first respondent and MR.Muthumanikkam, learned counsel appearing for the second respondent.

3. By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

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4. The petitioner has submitted a representation dated 12.04.2024 for the aforementioned purpose. Since the said representation has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

5. No prejudice will be caused to the respondents, if the petitioner's representation is considered on merits and in accordance with law, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

6. For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the first respondent to pass final orders on the petitioner's representation dated 12.04.2024 seeking for permission to construct a prayer hall as per the plan approved by the Panchayat President and conduct prayers therein within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

7. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

06.09.2024 Index : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No sm 3/4

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

Sm TO:- 1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

Order made in Dated:

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