P. Thangarasu v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Temple festival and dedication ceremony rights; Kadavankudi Naattu OOrali Gounder community; enforcement of compliance with earlier order dated 30.10.2023 in W.P(MD)No.25042 of 2023; writ of mandamus under Article 226; enquiry by Tahsildar Manapparai Taluk with notice and hearing; twelve-week disposal timeline; respondents include District Collector Trichy, RDO Srirangam, Joint Commissioner HR&CE Thiruvanaikovil, Inspector of Police Manapparai, and private respondent Subramani; disposal at admission stage by consent; no opinion on merits; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the third respondent (Tahsildar, Manapparai Taluk) to conduct an enquiry on the petitioner's representation after serving notice and giving an opportunity of hearing to all parties, and to dispose of it within twelve weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; writ petition disposed of with no costs.