Madras High CourtWP(MD)/1157/2025dismissed

Durairaj Valankondar v. The District Collector

2025-01-10Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.(MD)No.1157 of 2025

1. Durairaj Valankondar

2. Thambi Ayya Valankondar

3. Chinappa Valankondar

4. Rajendran Valankondar ... Petitioners /Vs./

1. The District Collector Thanjavur District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Pattukottai, Thanjavur District.

3. The Tahsildhar Thiruvonam Taluk, Thanjavur District.

4. The Inspector of Police Thiruvonam Police Station, Thanjavur District.

5. Rajendran

6. Chinnakolanthai

7. Vellasamy

8. Balakumar

9. Lakshmanan ... Respondents 1/4

P RAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 4, to consider the petitioner's representation dated 10.12.2024 and direct the respondents 1 to 4, to decline permission to the respondents 5 to 9, to perform consecration ceremony (Kumbabishegam) at Aladi Ayyanar Temple, Ammankudi Village, Thiruvonam Taluk, Thanjavur District. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Balakrishnan For Respondents : Mr.D.Gandhi Raj Special Government Pleader for R1 - 3 : Mrs.M.Aasha Government Advocate(Crl.side) for R4

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for a direction, directing the respondents 1 to 4, to consider the petitioner's representation dated 10.12.2024 and direct the respondents 1 to 4, to decline permission to the respondents 5 to 9, to perform consecration ceremony (Kumbabishegam) at Aladi Ayyanar Temple, Ammankudi Village, Thiruvonam Taluk, Thanjavur District.

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2. By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court.

3. It is seen that there is a dispute between the petitioner and the respondents 5 to 9, to perform consecration ceremony (Kumbabishegam) at Aladi Ayyanar Temple situated in S.No.7/3, Ammankudi village, Thiruvonam Taluk, Thanjavur District. Therefore, it is civil in nature and the respondents 1 to 4 have no role to play, in the request made by the petitioner.

4. In view of the above, the prayer sought for by the petitioner cannot be considered and the writ petition is liable to be dismissed. Accordingly, this Writ Petition stands dismissed. The petitioner is at liberty to approach the civil Court for appropriate relief, in the manner known to law. No costs.

10.01.2025 Index : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No LS 3/4

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN , J.

LS TO:-

1. The District Collector Thanjavur District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Pattukottai, Thanjavur District.

3. The Tahsildhar Thiruvonam Taluk, Thanjavur District.

4. The Inspector of Police Thiruvonam Police Station, Thanjavur District.

Order made in W.P.(MD)No.1157 of 2025 Dated:

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