Singamuthu.V v. The Joint Commissioner

ORDER With the consent of all parties, this writ petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage itself.

¶2This writ petition is filed for the issue of a mandamus to respondents 1 and 2 to conduct meeting in regard to conducting temple festival of Sri Madhu Adaikalangakatha Ampal Temple situated at Virachilai post, Thirumaiyam Taluk, Pudukkottai based on the petitioner's representation dated 20.05.2023.

¶3Today, when the matter is taken up for hearing, learned Special Government Pleader, appearing for the respondents, would submit that the festival is to end on 14.06.2023 and that the representation of the petitioner will be considered.

¶4Considering the fact that the festival is to end on 14.06.2023, this Writ Petition is disposed of directing respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 20.05.2023 and pass orders within a period of five days from today. No costs.

09.06.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes abr

P.T.ASHA, J. abr To

1.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Tanjavur District.

2.The Special Officer, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department,

3.The District Collector, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai.

4.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Pudukottai, Pudukottai.

5.The Tahsildar, Thirumaiyam Taluk,

6.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukottai, Pudukottai.

7.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Orathanadu, Thanjavur District. Dated: 09.06.2023

8.The Inspector of Police, Panayappatti, Pudukottai District.

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.06.2023 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA V.Singamuthu .. Petitioner Vs. 1.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Tanjavur District. 2.The Special Officer, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, 3.The District Collector, Pudukottai District, 4.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Pudukottai, 5.The Tahsildar, Thirumaiyam Taluk, 6.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukottai, 7.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Orathanadu, Thanjavur District. 8.The Inspector of Police, Panayappatti, .. Respondents Prayer :- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing respondents 1 and 2 to conduct meeting in regard to conducting temple festival of Sri Madhu Adaikalangakatha Ampal Temple situated at Virachilai post, Thirumaiyam Taluk, Pudukkottai based on the petitioner's representation dated 20.05.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Thalaimutharasu For Respondents : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader