Murugesan .A v. The District Collector

ORDER Heard both sides.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the private respondents states that there is no ex-communication. If that be so, the petitioner and his family members cannot be prevented from worshipping the petition mentioned temple. It is stated that the temple will be open thrice a month. On those occasions, the petitioner can very well join the others in worshipping the deity. Neither he nor his family members cannot be prevented.

3.This writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.

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1.The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District.

4.The Tahsildar, Muthukulathur, Ramanathapuram District.

5.The Sub Inspector of Police, Pariyur Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. SKM and WMP(MD)Nos.20300 & 20302 of 2023

19.12.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.12.2023 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and WMP(MD)Nos.20300 & 20302 of 2023 A.Murugesan ... Petitioner v. 1.The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram. 2.The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram. 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District. 4.The Tahsildar, Muthukulathur, Ramanathapuram District. 5.The Sub Inspector of Police, Pariyur Police Station, Ramanathapuram District. 6.Shanmugavelu 7.Ramamoorthy 8.Murugan 9.Pitchai ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 5 to take action against the respondents 6 to 9 for their illegal act of ex-communicating the petitioner and his family members from the Arulmigu Sri Seelai Kaari Amman Temple situated at Chitharangudi Village, Mudhukulathur Taluk, Ramnad District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 04.09.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.V.B.Sundhareshwar For Respondents : Mr.M.Prakash, Additional Government Pleader for R1, R3 and R4 Mr.A.Albert James, Government Advocate (crl.side) for R4 and R5 Mr.T.Thirumurugan for R6 to R9