B. Senthilkumar v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.06.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V. KARTHIKEYAN B.Senthil Kumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Collectorate, Dindigul District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Dindigul.

3.The Tahsildar, Athur Taluk, Dindigul District.

4.The Superintendent of Police, Office of Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District.

5.The Inspector of Police, Sempatti Police Station, Dindigul District.

6.Perumal ...Respondents 1/5

PRAYER : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 5 to implement the decision in Na.Ka.No.1890/2022/A3 taken in peace committee meeting held on 30.05.2022 on the file of the third respondent and to remove the particular community name in the temple doors and ensure the peace in the village based on his representation dated 27.09.2022.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.R.Manimaran For Respondents : Mr.J.Ashok Additional Government Pleader for R1 to R3 Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R4 and R5

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of Mandamus seeking a direction to the respondents 1 to 5 to put into effect a decision taken on 30.05.2022 in the Peace Committee Meeting in Na.Ka.No. 1890/2022/A3, by the third respondent.

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2. In the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition, it had been stated that the community name has been fixed in the temple gate and this has been directed to be removed. It had been stated that the sixth respondent though participated in the peace committee meeting, has not removed his community name from the temple gate and other places surrounding of the temple.

3. Though notice had been served to the sixth respondent and his name has been printed in the cause list, there is no representation for him.

4. It is clear that the sixth respondent has taken a conscious decision not to put into effect the decision taken by the third respondent and report before this Court. Hence, a direction is given to the third respondent to remove the name board of any community in the temple and other places surrounding of the temple. If required, he may take the assistance of the fifth respondent. The third respondent may do the necessary needful and implement the decision already taken within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 3/5

5. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

12.06.2023 Index: Yes/No Internet: Yes/No ssb To 1.The District Collector, Collectorate, Dindigul District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Dindigul.

3.The Tahsildar, Athur Taluk, Dindigul District.

4.The Superintendent of Police, Office of Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District.

5.The Inspector of Police, Sempatti Police Station, Dindigul District.

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C.V. KARTHIKEYAN, J.

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