Madras High CourtWP(MD)/29583/2023disposed of

Seeniyammal v. The District Collector

2023-12-13Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.12.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Seeniyammal ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector Theni District, Theni.

2.The District Revenue Officer Periyakulam, Theni District.

3.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni.

4.The Tahsildar Aundipatti Taluk Office, Theni District.

5.Velchamy ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1/5

1 to 4 to take all effective steps to collect Thalaikattuvari from the petitioner by the fifth respondent for conducting the Arulmighu Sree Sithivinayagar Temple Kumbabishegam to be held on 14.12.2023 and 15.12.2023 in G.Usilampatti Village, Aundipatti Taluk, Theni District, by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 24.11.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Pounraj For Respondents : Mr.M.Prakash - for R1, R2 & R4 Additional Government Pleader Mr.A.Albert James - for R3 Government Advocate Mr.P.Arun Jayatram - for R5

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side

2. Kumbabishegam for the petition mentioned temple is to be celebrated on 15.12.2023. The petitioner alleges that Thalaikattuvari has not been collected from her community (Boyar). 2/5

3. The learned counsel for the fifth respondent clarifies that for the petition mentioned event, there has been no collection of Thalaikattuvari from any person. However, donation was collected from the members of four communities. The learned counsel for the fifth respondent added that the petitioner also can make her contribution by way of donation. It is further clarified that all persons can participate in the event as devotees and that there will not be any prevention or restriction for the petitioner to participate.

4. Recording this stand of the fifth respondent, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

13.12.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No RM Note : Issue order copy on 14.12.2023 3/5

To:

1.The District Collector Theni District, Theni.

2.The District Revenue Officer Periyakulam, Theni District.

3.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni.

4.The Tahsildar Aundipatti Taluk Office, Theni District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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