Petitioner filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking a mandamus to prevent demands of ritual items during a temple Kumbabishagam. The court dismissed the petition due to general allegations, lack of specific grievances against individuals, and absence of public interest elements.
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W.P.(MD) No.1616 of 2024
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 29.01.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.KRISHNAKUMAR and
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR
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M.Meyyappan
... Petitioner
Vs.
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Sivagangai District.
... Respondents
PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 4th and 7th respondents to prevent anyone from demanding First Honour, Headgear, Handsick, Sacred Umbrella, etc., at the time of conducting Kumbabishagam on 21.02.2024, Tamil-Masi-9 in Unjamaakali alias Ujjaiyani Maakali Temple, Unjanai village, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 29.12.2023.
For Petitioner : Mr.M.Solaisamy For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilak Kumar, Government Pleader for R1 to R6 Mr.S.Madhavan for R7
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O R D E R
[Order of the Court was made by D.KRISHNAKUMAR, J.]
This Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus,
directing the 4th and 7th respondents to prevent anyone from demanding First Honour, Headgear, Handsick, Sacred Umbrella, etc., at the time of conducting Kumbabishagam on 21.02.2024, Tamil-Masi-9 in Unjamaakali alias Ujjaiyani Maakali Temple, Unjanai Village, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 29.12.2023.
2 . By consent, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
3. On a perusal of the affidavit, it is seen that there is no specific allegations as against any individuals or any groups and all the allegations made in the affidavit are only general allegations. Further, the petitioner has filed this Writ Petition only on the apprehension. In the light of the above, when there is
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no public elements involved in the Writ Petition, we are not inclined to entertain
this Writ Petition and therefore, the same is liable to be dismissed.
4 . Accordingly, this Writ petition is dismissed. There shall be no order as
to costs.
[D.K.K., J.] [R.V., J.] 29.01.2024
NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the High Court should issue a Writ of Mandamus directing respondents to prevent demands of First Honour and other items during Kumbabishagam based on a representation.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
M.Meyyappan
The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai
The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai
The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai Sub Division, Ram Nagar, Devakottai, Sivagangai District
The Tahsildar, Devakottai Taluk Office, Ram Nagar, Devakottai, Sivagangai District
The Inspector of Police, Devakottai Taluk Police Station, Sivagangai District
D.KRISHNAKUMAR
R.VIJAYAKUMAR
As recorded by the court registry
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