R.Prakasam v. The District Collector

ORDER Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents 1 to 3.

¶2The petitioner and the private respondents are pangalis. There is a dispute among them regarding the administration and management of the petition mentioned temple. It does not appear to be a public temple. In such cases, the revenue authorities have no role whatsoever. The petitioner has to necessarily move the jurisdictional civil Court or any other appropriate forum for resolving his dispute. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter.

¶3With this liberty to the petitioner, the writ petitioner is dismissed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

30.10.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To

1.The District Collector, Madurai, Madurai District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Narasingam Patti, Melur, Madurai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai.

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. rmi

30.10.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.10.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and W.M.P.(MD)No.21732 of 2023 R.Prakasam ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector, Madurai, Madurai District. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Narasingam Patti, Melur, Madurai District. 3.The Tahsildar, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai. 4.N.Chandran 5.N.Ayyavu ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the third respondent to conduct peace committee meting of the Family God Temple of Member for electing the new poojari and for the Temple income and expenses to show before all the members considering the petitioner's representation dated 21.08.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Chinnadurai For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader for R1 to R3