P.Rajamani, v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.02.2023 C O R A M THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.D.AUDIKESAVALU P.Rajamani ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, Sivagangai District. Sivagangai, Sivagangai Taluk and District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Division Office, Sivagangai, Sivagangai Taluk and District.

3. The Revenue Tahsildar, Ilayankudi Taluk, Ilayankudi, Sivagangai District.

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

5. The Inspector of Police, Ilayankudi Police Station, Ilayankudi Taluk, Sivagangai District. Sivagangai.

... Respondents Prayer:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the written representation of the petitioner and other devotees dated 18.07.2016 1/5

and to open the temple namely Arulmigu Manthaipidariamman temple situated at Pramanakurichi Village, Ilayankudi Taluik, Sivagangai District for public worship and festival or otherwise.

For Petitioner : Mr. K.Sathiya Singh For Respondents : Mr. D.Gandhiraj Special Government Pleader for R1 to R4 Ms. M.Aasha, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R5

O R D E R

Heard Mr. K.Sathiya Singh, Learned Counsel for the Petitioner, Mr. D.Gandhiraj, Learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the First to Fourth Respondents and Ms. M.Aasha, Learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the Fifth Respondent, and perused the materials placed on record, apart from the pleadings of the parties. 2.

The Writ Petition has been filed for directing the First to Third Respondents to open the temple, viz., Arulmigu Manthaipidariamman temple situated at Pramanakurichi Village, Ilayankudi Taluik, Sivagangai District, for public worship and festival by considering the representation of the Petitioner and other devotees in that regard. 2/5

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Ms. M.Aasha, Learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the Fifth Respondent, on instructions, states that the said temple is kept open for public worship and she has made an endorsement to that effect in the court record.

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In such circumstances, the relief sought by the Petitioner does not remain for further consideration, but it is made clear that if the Petitioner still has any further grievance to be redressed, he is not precluded from working out his rights before the proper forum in the manner recognized by law. In fine, the Writ Petition is disposed with the aforesaid observations. No costs.

02.02.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No PKN Note: Issue order copy by 22.02.2023.

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To

1. The District Collector, Sivagangai District. Sivagangai, Sivagangai Taluk and District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Division Office, Sivagangai, Sivagangai Taluk and District.

3. The Revenue Tahsildar, Ilayankudi Taluk, Ilayankudi, Sivagangai District.

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

5. The Inspector of Police, Ilayankudi Police Station, Ilayankudi Taluk, Sivagangai District. Sivagangai.

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P.D.AUDIKESAVALU,J.

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