Writ Petition filed under Article 226 seeking direction for permission to worship deity was dismissed for non-prosecution as the petitioner failed to appear despite adjournments and posting for dismissal.
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W.P.(MD)No.13544 of 2017
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.02.2021
CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN
W.P.(MD)No.13544 of 2017
A.Sangaiah
: Petitioner
Vs.
1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai. 2.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, Madurai. 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai District, Madurai. 4.The Tahsildar, Madurai South Taluk, Madurai. 5.The Inspector of Police, Silaiman Police Station, Madurai. 6.A.Arumugam 7.A.Athimohan 8.A.Solakkul @ Sangaiah 9.E.Arumugam 10.A.Sangaiah : Respondents PRAYER :- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent Nos. 1 to 5 to provide permission and protection to the petitioner and pankalies for worshipping of their traditional family deity named Thiruvettai Ayyanar situated at Virahanoor Village, Madurai District considering the petitioner's representation dated 01.06.2017. For Petitioner : No Appearance For R1 to R5 : Mr.M.Ganesan Government Advocate(Crl Side) ****
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W.P.(MD)No.13544 of 2017
ORDER
When the matter was taken up for hearing on 02.02.2021, there was no representation on behalf of the petitioner. Hence, the matter was adjourned to 10.02.2021, and on that day also, there was no presentation on behalf of the petitioner. Hence, the matter was directed to be posted today (ie., 18.02.2021) under the caption 'for dismissal'.
2.Despite the matter is posted under the caption “for dismissal” today (ie., 18.02.2021), in spite of pass over, there is no representation on behalf of the petitioner. Hence, this Writ Petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs.
Assistant Registrar(AD-II)
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/ /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS)
cmr
To
1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai. 2.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, Madurai. 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai District, Madurai. 4.The Tahsildar, Madurai South Taluk, Madurai. 5.The Inspector of Police, Silaiman Police Station, Madurai.
W.P.(MD)No.13544 of 2017 18.02.2021
ES(CO) TR(01.03.2021) 2P 6C
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A. Sangaiah
The District Collector, Madurai District
The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District
The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai District
The Tahsildar, Madurai South Taluk
The Inspector of Police, Silaiman Police Station
G. Ilangovan
As recorded by the court registry
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