Chinnaraj. P v. The District Collector

O R D E R ********** Heard the learned counsel on either side.

¶2The third respondent temple celebrates the annual Chithirai festival during the months of April-May. The grievance of the petitioner is that appropriate arrangements have not been made by the respondents. If the petitioner had approached this Court in time, we could have probably issued comprehensive directions. However, we take note of the concerns expressed by the petitioner and direct the respondents to make all possible arrangements with regard to conduct of the festivals in future. The respondents will have to make pucca arrangements; they have to establish sufficient number of mobile toilets and bathrooms; they have to cater to the various requirements and needs of the devotees. As regards the current festival, we can only call upon the respondents to extent themselves to the fullest, so that the devotees' needs and requirements are met to the extent possible.

¶3Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. [G.R.S.,J.] [S.S.Y.,J.]

11.05.2023

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¶1The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Theni District.

¶2The Joint Commissioner, HR and CE Office, Dindigul District.

¶3The Executive Officer, Veerapandi Sree Gowmariamman Temple, Veerapandi, Theni District.

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. AND

S.SRIMATHY, J. am/Indu

11.05.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.05.2023 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN AND THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Chinnaraj. P ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Theni District. 2. The Joint Commissioner, HR and CE Office, Dindigul District. 3. The Executive Officer, Veerapandi Sree Gowmariamman Temple, Veerapandi, Theni District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, establishing Mobile Bathrooms and toilets, tents for cloth changing and taking rest for the devotees/ public at Veerapandi Sree Gowmariamman Temple Chitra Festival from 09.05.2023 to 18.05.2023 on the basis of the petitioners representation dated 04.05.2023. For Petitioner :Mr.S.Jeyasingh For Respondents :Mrs.S.Shanmugavel Additional Government Pleader