P.Radha Krishnan v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
In this writ petition, the petitioner sought a writ of mandamus to remove encroachments on temple land. The sixth respondent informed the Court of the temple's consecration date and promised immediate action thereafter. The Court closed the petition, leaving it for re-opening if encroachments persist.
What did the court decide?
Petition closed for the present; re-opening permitted if encroachments not removed.
What the court decided
W.P.(MD)No.18065 of 2024
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 05.08.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUBRAMANIAN and THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI
W.P.(MD)No.18065 of 2024
P.Radha Krishnan
... Petitioner
-vs-
- 1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Sivagangai District - 630562.
- 2.The Divisional Engineer, Construction and Maintenance, State Highways, District Collector Office Campus, Sivagnagai District - 630562.
- 3.The Joint Commissioner,
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the writ petition regarding removal of encroachments on temple land shall be closed pending the temple consecration.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
P.Radha Krishnan
- respondent
The District Collector, Sivagangai
- respondent
The Divisional Engineer, Construction and Maintenance
- respondent
The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department
- respondent
The Tahsildar, Ilayangudi
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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