Lakshmanan Poosari, v. The District Collector,

O R D E R This writ petition is filed for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 to 4 herein to take appropriate action against the respondents 5 to 12 for their illegal acts while performing pooja by the son of the petitioner namely Perumal in the famous temple situated at Ariyandipatti,

wherein

deities

of

Madaikaruppasamy, Periyakaruppasamy, Voorikavalan Samy, Perumal Samy situated.

2.The petitioner and the private respondents are pangalis. The contention of the petitioner is that even though they belong to the same community, the private respondents are restraining the petitioner and the petitioner's family including the petitioner's son from performing poojas. The petitioner's remedy is before the Joint Commissioner, Sivagangai.

3.Therefore, the petitioner is directed to seek appropriate remedy before the Joint Commissioner, Sivagangai. Hence, the writ petition is closed. No costs. Index : Yes / No

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1.The District Collector,

2.The Superintendent of Police,

3.The Commissioner, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District.

4.The Joint Commissioner, Office of the Joint Commissioner, Muthusamy Nagar, S.SRIMATHY, J Tmg

03.08.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 03.08.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Lakshmanan Poosari ... Petitioner vs. 1.The District Collector, 2.The Superintendent of Police, 3.The Commissioner, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District. 4.The Joint Commissioner, Office of the Joint Commissioner, Muthusamy Nagar, 5.Vellathurai 6.Lakshmanan 7.Rasu 8.Andi @ Gurusamy 9.Vellaikannu 10.Krishnan 11.Periyandi 12.Perumal ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 to 4 herein to take appropriate action against the respondents 5 to 12 for their illegal acts while performing pooja by the son of the petitioner namely Perumal in the famous temple situated at Ariyandipatti, wherein deities of Madaikaruppasamy, Periyakaruppasamy, Voorikavalan Samy, Perumal Samy situated. For Petitioner : Mr.B.Santhanam Rajeshkumar For R1 to 4 : Mr.S.P.Maharajan Special Government Pleader For R5 to 12 : No appearance