Writ petition filed to implement SOPs for Koodalager Thirukovil festival. Court noted a consensus on dates was reached at a meeting and disposed of the petition on terms to enforce respective obligations.
Petition disposed of directing parties to carry out their respective obligations following the prescribed procedure.
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W.P. (MD) No. 262 of 2023
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 09.01.2023
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE P.D. AUDIKESAVALU
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E.Senthil Nathan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious Charitable & Endowments Department, No.119, Uttamar Gandhi Salai, Chennai – 600 034. 2.The Joint Commissioner (Madurai), Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, B-1, Road, Elise Nager, Madurai – 625 010. 3.The Assistant Commissioner (Madurai District), Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, B-1, Road, Elise Nager, Madurai – 625 010. 4.The Executive Officer/Assistant Commissioner, Arulmigu Koodalager Thirukovil, Madurai – 625 001. ... Respondents 1/5
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Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issue of Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents to implement the SOPs and to uphold public safety and peaceful performance of the festival in the eve of Kanuparai Vattai Festival (Hunting festival) will be conducted by Koodlalager Thirukovil on 16th and 17th February 2023 for 2 days at Anuppanadi, Madurai and consider the Petitioner's Representation dated 29.12.2022.
For Petitioner : Mr. K.Arunraj For Respondents : Mr. P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader For R1 to R3
Mr.S.Manohar For R4
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Heard Mr. K.Arunraj, Learned Counsel for the Petitioner,
Mr. P.Subbaraj, Learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the First to Third Respondents and Mr. S.Manohar, Learned Counsel for the Fourth Respondent and perused the materials placed on record, apart from the pleadings of the parties.
the Standard Operating Procedure and to uphold public safety and peaceful
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performance of the festival in the eve of Kanuparai Vattai Festival (Hunting festival), which will be conducted by Kooldalager Thirukovil on 16th and 17th February, 2023 for 2 days at Anuppanadi, Madurai, by considering the representation dated 29.12.2022 made by the Petitioner in that regard.
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NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes /No sj
Note: Issue copy of the order by 30.01.2023
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Chennai – 600 034.
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E.Senthil Nathan
The Commissioner, Hindu Religious Charitable & Endowments Department
The Joint Commissioner (Madurai), Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department
The Assistant Commissioner (Madurai District), Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department
The Executive Officer/Assistant Commissioner, Arulmigu Koodalager Thirukovil
P.D. AUDIKESAVALU
As recorded by the court registry
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