K.Karunanithi v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated: 12.03.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI K.Karunanithi ... Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Tahsildar, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

3.The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

4.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

5.The Inspector of Police, Aravayal Police Station, Sivagangai District.

6.Sornalingam 7.Sevarkodiyon 8.Poosadurai 9.Rajendran 10.Mani ... Respondents 1/4

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of writ of mandamus directing the 1st respondent to take necessary action on this basis the petitioner's representation dated 16.07.2018 with regard to the participation and celebration of the temple festival in the petitioner's village namely, Sri.Agora Veeraoatgurar, Sri Dharma Muneeswarar, Sri Kottudaiya Ayyanar (Karuppar) at Siruvali Village, Devekottai Taluk, Sivagangai District.

For Petitioner : Mr.D.Anbarasu For Respondent : Mr.G.V.Vairam Santhosh Nos.1 and 2 Additional Govt.Pleader For Respondent : Mr.M.Vaikkam Karunanidhi Nos.3 to 5 For Respondent : Mr.J.Anand Kumar No.6 For Respondent : No representation No.7

ORDER

When the writ petition is taken up for hearing, the learned Counsel appearing for petitioner submits that the writ petition has become infructuous since it relates to the festival of the year 2018.

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2.Recording the above submission this writ petition is dismissed as infructuous. No costs. 12.03.2024 Internet : Yes / No DSK To 1.The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Tahsildar, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

3.The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

4.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

5.The Inspector of Police, Aravayal Police Station, Sivagangai District.

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B.PUGALENDHI, J.

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