Udhayakumar.J v. The State of Tamil Nadu

O R D E R [Order of the Court was made by R.SUBRAMANIAN, J.] Learned counsel for the petitioner has made the following endorsement: "Permitted to withdraw"

¶2Hence, this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. [R.S.M., J.] [L.V.G., J.]

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¶1The secretary, State of Tamil Nadu, Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.

¶2The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, No.119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Chennai-34.

¶3The District Collector,

¶4The Assistant Commissioner/, Administrative Officer, Meenakshi Sundareswar Temple, Madurai.

¶5The Executive Officer, Meenakshi Sundareswar Temple, Madurai.

¶6The Superintendent of Police, oR.SUBRAMANIANoo,oJo. AND oL.VICTORIAoGOWRIoo,oJo. PKN W.P.(MD)oNo.13014oofo2023

06.06.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.06.2023 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUBRAMANIAN AND THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI J.Udhayakumar ... Petitioner -vs- 1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary to Government, Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai- 600 009. 2. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, No.119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Chennai-34. 3. The District Collector, 4. The Assistant Commissioner/, Administrative Officer, Meenakshi Sundareswar Temple, Madurai. 5. The Executive Officer, Meenakshi Sundareswar Temple, Madurai. 6. The Superintendent of Police, 7. National Investigation Agency (NIA), No.10, Millers Road, Purasaiwakkam, Chennai- 600 010. 8. Arun Photography, Rep. by Arun, West Masi Street, North 1st Floor, Madurai - 625 001. 9. Stalin Photography, Rep. by Stalin, 195, Chandragandhi Nagar, Ponmeni, Madurai- 625 016. 10. One Click Photography, Rep. by Harijegan, Vaniyarkinatru Street, Nataji Road, Madurai- 625 001. 11. Sira Photography, Rep. by its Srinjeevi, 80 A Munichalai Road, Madurai- 625 009. 12. Aravi Photography, Rep.By its Aravindh, No.20, Bharathiyar Main Street, Jaihindpuram, Madurai- 625 011. ... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent Nos.1 to 7 to forbear the Respondent Nos. 8 to 12 from taking photos inside the premises of the Arulmigu Meenakshi Amman temple and to delete the photography's of the temple idols and videos from the social media pages maintained by them and consequently take necessary steps to ensure the safety and security of the temple by considering the petitioner's representation dated 21.04.2023 within time stipulated by this Hon'ble Court. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Dinesh For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilak Kumar Government Pleader for R1, R3 & R6 Mr.S.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader for R2 Mr.V.R.Shamuganathan for R4 and R5