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Manickam.S.P v. the District Collector

Madras HC1 Mar 2022WP(MD)/1855/2022

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What is this about?

Petitioner sought writ of mandamus directing the Superintendent of Police to confirm temple entry rights. The High Court directed the Revenue Divisional Officer to issue notice, conduct an enquiry after hearing parties, and pass orders on merits within six weeks.

What did the court decide?

Notice to be issued, enquiry to be conducted, opportunity of hearing given, and orders passed on merits within six weeks.

Manickam.S.P Vs the District Collector — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2022)

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W.P.(MD).No.1855 of 2022

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.03.2022 CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.(MD).No.1855 of 2022

S.P.Manickam

... Petitioner

Vs.

1.The District Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai. 2.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aranthangi, Pudukkottai District. 4.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Aranthangi, Pudukkottai District. 5.The Thashildar, Aavudaiyarkoil Taluk Office, Pudukkottai District. 6.The Sub Inspector of Police, Embal Police Station, Pudukkottai District. 7.Allimuthu ...Respondents

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Prayer : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2^nd respondent to direct the 6^th respondent to confirming the rights of the temple entry and worship of Sree Muthu Mari Amman Temple, at Irumba Naadu, Aavudayar Kovil Taluk, Pudukkottai District to the petitioner and 11 families based on his representation dated 19.01.2022 according to law within stipulated time limit.

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For Petitioner : Mr.NA.Palaniyandi For R-1 to R-6 : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh Government Advocate(Crl. Side) For R-7 : Mr.K.Balasundaram

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W.P.(MD).No.1855 of 2022

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ORDER

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This Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of Mandamus to direct the 2^nd respondent to direct the 6^th respondent to confirming the rights of the temple entry and worship of Sree Muthu Mari Amman Temple, at Irumba Naadu, Aavudayar Kovil Taluk, Pudukkottai District to the petitioner and 11 families based on his representation dated 19.01.2022.

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On receipt of the complaint lodged by the petitioner, the sixth respondent issued C.S.R.No.18 of 2022 to the petitioner. Thereafter, the said complaint was forwarded to the file of the third respondent and the enquiry is pending.

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Considering the above, the third respondent is directed to issue notice to the petitioner and the seventh respondent, conduct enquiry and after giving an opportunity of hearing to both of them, pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six(6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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// True Copy //

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/ /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS)

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Note : In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

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1.The District Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

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2.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

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W.P.(MD).No.1855 of 2022

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The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aranthangi, Pudukkottai District. 4.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Aranthangi, Pudukkottai District. 5.The Thashildar, Aavudaiyarkoil Taluk Office, Pudukkottai District. 6.The Sub Inspector of Police, Embal Police Station, Pudukkottai District. 7.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. +1 CC to M/s.K.BAALASUNDHARAM, Advocate ( SR-9590[F] dated 02/03/2022 ) +1 CC to M/s.NA.PALANIYANDI, Advocate ( SR-9491[F] dated 02/03/2022 ) W.P.(MD).No.1855 of 2022 01.03.2022 RK(17/03/2022) 3P 10C

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Manickam.S.P v. the District Collector

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