Fidelis.S v. The District Collector,

ORDER Ms.Sudarkodi Natchiyar, learned counsel for the State of Tamil Nadu, takes notice for the respondents 1 and 2, Mr.N.Anand Kumar, learned standing counsel, takes notice for the third respondent and Mr.P.Vetrivel, learned Government Advocate (Crl.side), for the respondents 4 and 5.

2.By consent, this writ petition is disposed of at the time of admission after hearing the learned counsel for the petitioner, learned counsel for the respondents 1 and 2, learned standing counsel for the third respondent and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) for the respondents 4 and 5.

3.The grievance of the petitioner is that the Organizers of the proposed exhibition create a lot of commotion and inconvenience to the residents of Roche Colony, Kerecope Street, as the vehicles are parked haphazardly.

4.It is submitted that while the petitioner is not aggrieved by the proposal for the exhibition, however, there should be proper regulation. In this connection, the petitioner has given a representation on 24.06.2026.

5.The prayer of the petitioner warrants a proper consideration and the exhibition, which is proposed to be held at the Xaveriana Open Ground, in T.S.No.1114 at George Road, Thoothukudi, shall be regulated by the respondents 4 and 5 after consultation with the third respondent, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 24.06.2026 forthwith and by passing a speaking order. A proper traffic regulation shall also be put in place by the respondents 3 to 5, so that there is no inconvenience to the residents of the said colony.

6.This Writ Petition stands disposed of, accordingly. No costs. Index :

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1.The District Collector Thoothukudi Disrict Thoothukudi.

2.The Tahsildar Thoothukudi Taluk Thoothukudi District.

3.The Superintendent of Police Thoothukudi District Thoothukudi.

4.The Inspector of Police South Police Station Thoothukudi District.

C.SARAVANAN, J.

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN S.Fidelis ... Petitioner /vs./ 1.The District Collector Thoothukudi Disrict Thoothukudi. 2.The Tahsildar Thoothukudi Taluk Thoothukudi District. 3.The Commissioner Thoothukudi City Municipal Corporation Thoothukudi. 4.The Superintendent of Police Thoothukudi District Thoothukudi. 5.The Inspector of Police South Police Station Thoothukudi District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.06.2026, verify the title deeds, land records, Town Survey Records and all other relevant documents produced by the organisers in respect of the proposed access to the Xaveriana Open Ground before granting any permission for conducting the commercial exhibition and consequently forbear the respondents from permitting or allowing any breach of the compound wall or any ingress or egress through the Roche Colony residential area comprised in T.S.Nos.1114 (Part), 1139/2 (Part), 1138/3B (part) and 1128, Thoothukudi except in accordance with law. For Petitioner : Mr.W.Cleetus For R1 & R2 : Ms.Sudarkodi Natchiyar counsel for the State of Tamil Nadu For R3 : Mr.N.Anand Kumar standing counsel For R4 & R5 : Mr.P.Vetrivel Government Advocate (Crl.side)