Evangelical Church Of India v. The District Collector
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.11.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN and W.M.P.(MD)No.24007 of 2024 Evangelical Church of India, Represented by the Presbyter Immanuel Arulsingh, ECI Prayer House, Vedasandur, Karur Road, Dindigul.
...Petitioner
-Vs1.The District Collector, Dindigul District, Collectorate, Dindigul.
2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Dindigul District, Dindigul.
3.The Tahsildar, Vedasandur, Dindigul District.
4.The Inspector of Police, Vedasandur Police Station, Dindigul Distirct.
...Respondents
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the respondents from interfering with the petitioner's church activities as well as conduct religious prayer meetings at S.F.Nos.872/1 A and 870/6 A1 in Block No.13, S.F.No. 872/1 A and 870/6 A1 in block No.14, S.F.Nos.872/1 A and 870/6A1 in Block No.15 and S.F.Nos.872/1A and 8706/A1 in Block No.18 in E.C.I. Prayer House, Vedasandur, Karur Road, Dindigul District on considered his representation dated 04.10.2024.
For Petitioner : Mr.M.Boopathipandiyan For Respondents : Mr.M.Senthil Ayyanar for R1 to R3 : Mrs.M.Aasha Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R4
ORDER
Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the writ petition, the second respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner dated 04.10.2024 after giving opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and the counter party, if any, and dispose of the same on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
2.With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is also closed. 27.11.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR
To 1.The District Collector, Dindigul District, Collectorate, Dindigul.
2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Dindigul District, Dindigul.
3.The Tahsildar, Vedasandur, Dindigul District.
4.The Inspector of Police, Vedasandur Police Station, Dindigul.
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, RJR 27.11.2024