Madras High CourtWP(MD)/29729/2023disposed of

Devarajan v. The District Collector

2023-12-14Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

1 W.P.(MD)NO.29729 OF 2023 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 14.12.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.29729 of 2023 Devarajan ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Iluppur, Pudukottai District.

3. The Tahsildar, Kulathur Taluk, Pudukottai District.

4. The Sub Inspector of Police, Maathur police station, Pudukottai District.

5. John @ Senthil Kumar

6. Savaridhasan @ Sowridhasan

7. Velankanni @ Vijay ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 2 and 3 to conduct a peace meeting before Christmas eve celebrations on the basis of the representation dated 10.06.2023 given by the petitioner within a stipulated time as fixed by this Court and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law.

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2 W.P.(MD)NO.29729 OF 2023 For Petitioner : Mr.N.Ananda Kumar For R-1 to R-3 : Mr.S.Ra.Ramachandran, Additional Government Pleader.

For R-4 : Mr.Albert James, Government Advocate.

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O R D E R

Heard both sides.

2. The subject matter concerns celebration of Christmas festival in the petition-mentioned village. The petitioner alleges that he is being discriminated against.

3. All that the petitioner wants is conducting of peace committee meeting by the revenue officials.

4. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Government Pleader submitted that the Tahsildar, Kulathur Taluk has informed the Court that peace committee meeting will be conducted and both the parties will be invited and that steps will be taken to arrive at an amicable and peaceful solution to ensure the joyous celebration of the festival.

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5. Such meeting will be convened well before 20.12.2023. This writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 14.12.2023 NCS : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU Note : Issue order copy on 15.12.2023.

To:

1. The District Collector, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Iluppur, Pudukottai District.

2. The Tahsildar, Kulathur Taluk, Pudukottai District.

4. The Sub Inspector of Police, Maathur police station, Pudukottai District.

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