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A.Muthuselvam, S/O.Arumugam, v. The District Collector,

2023-02-14Honourable Mr Justice B.Pugalendhi4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated: 14.02.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI and WMP(MD)No.4931 of 2016 A.Muthuselvam ... Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi (Rural), Thoothukudi District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Pudukottai Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

5.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Alagesapuram Road, Thoothukudi District.

6.Pooli @ Perumal 7.Kanagaraj 8.Saravanan ... Respondents 1/4

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of writ of mandamus, directing respondents 1 to 4 to take action against the respondents 6 to 8 and their men for excommunicating the petitioner and 40 other families and provide adequate police protection during Arulmighu Mutharamman Chithirai Temple Festival to ensure all the villagers are permitted to worship the deity by collecting Tahalikattu vari. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Thalaimutharasu For Respondent : Mr.A.Kannan, Nos.1 and 5 Additional Government Pleader For Respondent : Mr.M.Vaikkam Karunanithi, Nos.2 to 4 Government Advocate For Respondent : No appearance Nos.7 and 8 For Respondent : Mr.N.Anandhakumar No.6

ORDER

When the writ petition is taken up for hearing, the learned Counsel appearing for petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw this petition as it has become infructuous and he has also made an endorsement so.

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2.Permission is granted. This writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. Consequently connected miscellaneous petition stands dismissed.

14.02.2023 Internet : Yes / No dsk To 1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi (Rural), Thoothukudi District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Pudukottai Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

5.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Alagesapuram Road, Thoothukudi District.

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B.PUGALENDHI, J.

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