A.M. Murugaraganqs/O Munusamy v. the District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner sought writ to remove encroachment on a public tank for Dalit worship. No respondent appeared. Respondents claimed renovation was underway. Court closed the petition for lack of representation.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Dated: 01.06.2015
CORAM:
The Honourable Mr.SANJAY KISHAN KAUL, CHIEF JUSTICE
and
The Honourable Mr.Justice T.S.SIVAGNANAM
W.P.No.8006 of 2007
A.M.Murugaragan ... Petitioner
versus
1.The District Collector
Tiruvannamalai District.
2.The Superintendent of Police
Tiruvannamalai District.
3.The Commissioner,
Tiruvannamalai Municipality,
Tiruvannamalai District.
4.The Head Master,
Shanmuga Government Higher Secondary School
Tiruvannamalai and District. ... Respondents
Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issue of a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 herein to remove the encroachment made by the 4th respondent on the public tank named Parayar Kulam (Adi Dravidar Kulam) situated in Ward No.4, Block 27, in T.S.No.1745 in Chengam Road, Tiruvannamalai District, beautify and open the same again to the members of the dalit community for performing worship and other rituals within a time frame.
For Petitioner : No appearance.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
A.M. Murugaragan
- respondent
The District Collector, Tiruvannamalai District
- respondent
The Superintendent of Police, Tiruvannamalai District
- respondent
The Commissioner, Tiruvannamalai Municipality
- respondent
The Head Master, Shanmuga Government Higher Secondary School
Case details
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