Shitheeswaran v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.12.2023

CORAM

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

1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Pudukottai.

2.The Tahsildar, Manamelkudi Taluk, Pudukottai District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Manamelkudi Police Station, Pudukottai District.

... 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 and 2 grant permission to worship on 24.12.2023 in the SARKAR Temple of "Selva Siddhi Vinnayagar" Melasathanam Village, Idiyathimanagalam Post, Pudukottai District as per the Peace Committee 1/4

order dated on 21.08.2021 based on the petitioner's representation dated on 09.12.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Karthick Sevugapperumal For Respondents : Mr.S.RA.Ramachandran Additional Government Pleader for R.1 & R.2 Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R.3

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The only relief sought for in the writ petition is that the petitioner should be allowed to worship. The right of worship cannot be denied to any person. Of course, the worshiper has to conform to the usual customs and norms followed in the temple concerned. 3.With this caveat, this writ petition is allowed. There shall be no order as to costs.

20.12.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA 2/4

Note: Issue order copy on 21.12.2023.

To 1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Pudukottai.

2.The Tahsildar, Manamelkudi Taluk, Pudukottai District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Manamelkudi Police Station, Pudukottai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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