The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court disposed of six writ petitions filed under Article 226. The petitions sought writs of mandamus to restrain respondents from disturbing petitioners occupying temple shops. The court held that the license period had expired and noted an expressed lack of opinion on merits.
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W.P.[MD]Nos.20739 to 20744 of 2016
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 02.12.2021 CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.SUNDAR W.P.[MD]Nos.20739 to 20744 of 2016
and W.M.P(MD).Nos.14812 to 14823
| R.Malaichamy | ... Petitioner in WP | (MD).No.20739/ 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| P.Bose | ... Petitioner(s) in | WP(MD). 20740/ 2016 |
| O.Soudi Ambalam | ... Petitioner(s) in | WP(MD). 20741/ 2016 |
| R.Srinivasan | ... Petitioner(s) in | WP(MD). 20742/ 2016 |
| R.Srinivasan,S/o.Ramasamy | ... Petitioner(s) in | WP(MD). 20743/ 2016 |
| P.Jothi | ... Petitioner(s) in | WP(MD). 20744/ 2016 |
Vs.
P RAYER: Writ Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus forbearing the respondents and his men or agents to disturb the petitioner on the guise of projection in front of the item No.12, Thiruman Kadai No.2, Alagar Kovil.
Prayer in WP(MD). 20739/ 2016 :
Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus forbearing the Respondents and this men or agents to disturb the petitioner on the guise of projection in front of the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Item no.12, Thiruman Kadai No.2, Alagar Kovil.
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Prayer in WP(MD). 20740/ 2016 :
Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus forbearing the Respondents and his men or agents to disturb the petitioner on the guise of projection in front of the Inam No. 13, Thiruman Kadai No.3, Alagar Kovil.
Prayer in WP(MD). 20741/ 2016 :
Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus forbearing the Respondents and this men or agents to disturb the petitioner on the guise of projection in front of the Item no.11, Thiruman Kadai No.1, Alagar Kovil.
Prayer in WP(MD). 20742/ 2016 :
Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus forbearing the Respondents and his men or agents to disturb the petitioner on the guise of projection in front of the Item No.1, Alagarkovil Thengai Pala Kadai 1 & 2, Alagarkovil.
Prayer in WP(MD). 20743/ 2016 :
Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus forbearing the Respondents and this men or agents to disturb the petitioner on the guise of projection in front of the Item no.9, Kaikari and Palasarakku Kadai, Alagari Kovil.
Prayer in WP(MD). 20744/ 2016 :
Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus forbearing the Respondents and his men or agents to disturb the petitioner on the guise of projection in front of the Item No.3, Pookkadai 1 and 2, Alagar Kovil.
For Petitioner : Mr.K.Mahendran (in all W.Ps) For Respondents : Mr.S.Manohar for R1 Mr.A.Baskaran, Additional Government Pleader for R2 (in all W.Ps)
COMMON ORDER
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This common order will govern the captioned six writ petitions. Mr.K.Mahendran, learned counsel for the writ petitioners in all the six writ petitions, Mr.S.Manohar, learned private counsel for Executive Officer of 'Arulmigu Kallalagar Thirukovil, Alagar Kovil, Madurai District' (hereinafter referred to as 'said Temple' for the sake of convenience and clarity) and Mr.A.Baskaran, learned https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/
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Additional Government Pleader on behalf of second respondent-the Inspector of Police, Appanthirupathi Police Station are before this Court.
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+1 CC to M/s.K.MAHENDRAN, Advocate ( SR-37147[F] dated 02/12/2021 ) W.P.[MD]Nos.20739 to 20744 of 2016 02.12.2021
MGJ(21.12.2021) 3P 5C
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the six writ petitions seeking writs of mandamus to restrain disturbance of temple shop license holders remain maintainable after the expiry of the license period.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
R. Malaichamy
P. Bose
O. Soudi Ambalam
R. Srinivasan
P. Jothis
Arulmigu Kallalagar Thirukovil
M. Sundar
As recorded by the court registry
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