N.Saminathan v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
The court disposed of a writ petition filed for directing the temple priest to open the temple every Saturday for the petitioner's worship. The court observed the petitioner maintains cultivation and directs him to inform the priest in advance to pay Rs.500 for opening the temple on any requested day.
What did the court decide?
The petition was disposed of; the petitioner was told to inform the priest one day in advance and pay Rs.500 for opening the temple on his requested day.
What the court decided
W.P(MD)No.13397 of 2023
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 21.09.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI
W.P(MD)No.13397 of 2023 and W.M.P(MD)No.19052 of 2023
N.Saminathan
... Petitioner
Vs
- 1.The District Collector, Karur,
- Karur District.
- 2.The Tahsildar,
- Pugalur Taluk,
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to a weekly temple opening day for worship as per a prior order.
Whether a temple priest voluntarily performing duties must open the temple on non-festival days upon advance request and payment.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
N.Saminathan
- respondent
R.Thangavel
- respondent
District Collector, Karur
- respondent
Tahsildar, Pugalur Taluk
- respondent
Revenue Inspector, Thennilai
- respondent
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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