In this writ petition, the petitioner sought directions against allegations of excommunication and social boycott by the village head (4th respondent). The court noted the respondent's undertaking and lack of material to substantiate the allegations, and disposed of the petition.
Writ petition dismissed.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 22.07.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN
WP.No.12443 of 2024
L.P.Rajasekar
... Petitioner
Vs.
1. The District Collector, Office of the Collectorate, 171, Church Hill Road, near Charing Cross, Pudumund, Ooty, Nilgris District-643 001.
2. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent, Nilgris District.
3. The Executive Magistrate Cum Revenue Divisional Officer, Udhagamandalam, Nilgris District.
4. R.Ashokan ... Respondents
PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 herein to take suitable action as against the 4th respondent herein for excommunicating the petitioner and his family based on the
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representation of the petitioner dated 05.12.2023 and dispose of the same within a stipulated time.
For Petitioner : Mr.W.Camyles Gandhi For Respondents : Mr. S.Udaya Kumar Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R1 to R3 : Mr.M.Velmurugan for R4
ORDER
The petitioner herein has given a representation on 05.02.2023 to
the concerned authorities alleging that the 4th respondent herein using his Office as Village Head, threatened him that he will excommunicate the petitioner and his family since the petitioner has questioned the 4th respondent regarding misappropriation of the Village fund.
his knowledge and assistance for the welfare of the village.
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the complaint, both the petitioner and the 4th respondent have called and they have given in writing that they will abide by the outcome of the writ petition pending.
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Vv
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To
1. The District Collector, Office of the Collectorate, 171, Church Hill Road, near Charing Cross, Pudumund, Ooty, Nilgris District-643 001.
2. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent, Nilgris District.
3. The Executive Magistrate Cum Revenue Divisional Officer, Udhagamandalam, Nilgris District.
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Dr.G.JAYACHANDRAN,J.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the allegations of excommunication and social boycott by the village head require judicial intervention given the undertaking by the respondent.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
L.Rajasekar
R.Ashokan
G.Jayachandran
As recorded by the court registry
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