Writ petition filed under Article 226 seeking permission for lifting a temple chariot for a festival was dismissed as withdrawn since the scheduled period had lapsed, with assertion that religious rights can be regulated.
Petition dismissed as withdrawn; no costs.
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W.P. (MD) No. 7119 of 2021
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 20.12.2022
C O R A M
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.D.AUDIKESAVALU
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Sundar
... Petitioner
Vs.
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents to give permission for lifting the big chariot in allotted branch of the Petitioner's village in the
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eve of Panguni festival of Arulmigu Maduraikaliyamman Temple scheduled to be held from 31.03.2021 to 04.04.2021 in Thottiyam Village and Taluk, Trichy District in the light of peace committee resolution dated 05.04.2018 and consider the Petitioner's representation dated 22.03.2021.
For Petitioner : Mr. T.Vadivelan
For Respondents 1 to 4 : Mr. T.Villavankottai Additional Government Pleader
For Respondent No.5 : Mr. P.Athimoolapandian
ORDER
Heard Mr. T.Vadivelan, Learned Counsel for the Petitioner,
Mr. T.Villavankottai, Learned Additional Government Pleader for the First to Fourth Respondents and Mr. P.Athimoolapandian, Learned Counsel for the Fifth Respondent and perused the materials placed on record apart from the pleadings.
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permission for lifting the big chariot in allotted branch of the Village of the Petitioner in the eve of Panguni Festival of Arulmigu Maduraikaliyamman Temple scheduled to be held from 31.03.2021 to 04.04.2021 in Thottiyam Village and Taluk, Trichy District in the light of resolution dated 05.04.2018 of the Peace Committee and based on his representation dated 22.03.2021.
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Index : Yes/No
Note : Issue copy of the order by 03.03.2023.
To
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether permission for lifting the big chariot for the Panguni festival should be granted when the scheduled period has already lapsed.
Whether the right to free worship under Article 25 of the Constitution can be enforced in this context.
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2 provisions across 1 enactments
Sundar
The District Collector, Trichy
The Tahsildar, Thottiyam Taluk
The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department
The Inspector of Police, Thottiyam Police Station
The Executive Officer, Sri Maduraikaliyamman Kovil
P.D.AUDIKESAVALU
As recorded by the court registry
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