A writ petition was filed seeking a directive to relaunch the monumental flag at Zero Point, Kanyakumari. The Court disposed of the petition with the observation that the National Flag has already been rehoisted in a 147 feet high mast.
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W.P.(MD) No.14941 of 2024
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 13.08.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUBRAMANIAN and THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI
W.P.(MD) No.14941 of 2024
A.Vijaykumar ... Petitioner
-vs-
1.The District Collector, O/o. The District Collector, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District. 2.The Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, Buildings (C& M) Department, Near Collectorate, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District. ... Respondents
PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.05.2024 and consequentially direct the respondents 1 and 2 to relaunch the Monumental Flag, at Zero Point, Kanyakumari.
For Petitioner : Mr.G.Anto Prince For Respondents 1 & 2 : Mr.P.Thilakkumar Government Pleader
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O R D E R
[Order of the Court was made by R.SUBRAMANIAN, J.]
The prayer in the Writ Petition reads as follows:-
“To issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.05.2024 and consequentially direct the respondents 1 and 2 to relaunch the Monumental Flag, at Zero Point, Kanyakumari.
2.It is now brought to our notice that the National Flag has been rehoisted in 147 feet high Flag Mast in Kanyakumari. It follows that the respondents will maintain the Flag and ensure that there is no dishonor to it due to the climatic condition in the area.
3.The Writ Petition is disposed of with the above observation. No Costs.
[R.S.M., J.] [L.V.G., J.] 13.08.2024
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R.SUBRAMANIAN, J. and L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.
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13.08.2024
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether a writ of mandamus should be issued directing respondents to relaunch the monumental flag at Zero Point, Kanyakumari.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
A.Vijaykumar
The District Collector, Nagercoil
The Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, Nagercoil
R.Subramanian
L.Victoria Gowri
As recorded by the court registry
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