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A.RADHAKRISHNAN v. THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

WP/10126/2025 · 2025-03-20

D Bharatha Chakravarthy

Transfer Petitionbody2025

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W.P.No.10126 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20.03.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY W.P.No.10126 of 2025 A.RADHAKRISHNAN ... Petitioner Vs 1. THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, PUBLIC (LAW & ORDER-C) DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, CHENNAI-600 009. 2. THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, REVENUE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, CHENNAI - 600 009. 3. THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, HOME DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, CHENNAI - 600 009. 4. THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND WATER SUPPLY DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, CHENNAI - 600 009. 5. THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, HIGH WAYS & MINOR PORTS DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, CHENNAI - 600 009. 6. THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, TOURISM CULTURE & ENDOWMENTS DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, CHENNAI - 600 009. 1/9 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.10126 of 2025 7. THE COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION, CHEPAUK, CHENNAI - 600 005. 8. THE COMMISSIONER OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION, SANTHOME ROAD, CHENNAI - 600 028. 9. THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT, GUINDY, CHENNAI - 600 025. 10. THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE AND HEAD OF THE POLICE FORCE, KAMARAJAR SALAI, CHENNAI - 600 004. 11. THE DIRECTOR, TAMIL NADU FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES, EGMORE, CHENNAI - 600 008. 12. THE COMMISSIONER, HINDU RELIGIOUS & CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS, 119, NUNGAMBAKKAM HIGH ROAD, CHENNAI - 600 034. 13. THE DISTRICT EXECUTIVE MAGISTRATE/DISTRICT COLLECTOR, SALEM - 636 001. 14. THE SUB DIVISIONAL EXECUTIVE MAGISTRATE/ REVENUE DIVISIONAL MAGISTRATE, SALEM - 636 001. 15. THE SPECIAL EXECUTIVE MAGISTRATE, ROOM NO.405, COLLECTORATE, SALEM - 636 001. 16. THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, SALEM - 636 006. 17. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, INTELLIGENCE SECTION, SALEM. 2/9 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.10126 of 2025 18. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, SOUTH, SALEM. 19. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, TOWN RANGE, SALEM TOWN. 20. THE COMMISSIONER, SALEM CITY MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, SALEM. 21. THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE, HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT, SALEM. 22. THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR, TAMIL NADU FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES, SALEM. 23. THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, TAMIL NADU GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION LIMITED, (TANGEDCO), SALEM. 24. THE JOINT COMMISSIONER, HINDU RELIGIOUS & CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS DEPARTMENT, SALEM. 25. THE CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ARULMIGU KOTTAI PERIYAMARIYAMMAN TEMPLE, SALEM TOWN. 26. THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ARULMIGU KOTTAI PERIYAMARIYAMMAN TEMPLE, SALEM TOWN. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, issue direction directing the 13th respondent to take immediate all measures for smooth, safe and secured Performance of 26th respondent first Car Festival by considering petitioner's representation dated 20.12.2024. 3/9 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.10126 of 2025 For Petitioner : Mr.A.Radhakrishnan P-IN-P For R1 to R5, R7, R13 to R15, R20 & R22 : Dr.S.Suriya Additional Government Pleader For R6, R12, R24, R25 & R26 : Mr.K.Karthikeyan Government Advocate For R10, R11, R16 to R19 : Dr.C.E.Pratap Government Advocate (Crl.Side) ORDER The grievance of the petitioner is to direct the 13th respondent to take immediate measures for the smooth, safe, and secure performance of the 26th respondent’s first Car Festival of Arul Mighu Kottai Mariamman Thirukovil, Salem Town. 2. The grievance of the petitioner is that the said temple is a famous temple among the devotees. This year, a new chariot has also been made and since the car festival is going to take place, it is expected that lakhs of devotees will throng the Thiruvizha. Therefore, the petitioner made a representation on 20.12.2024 to take all necessary precautionary measures and actions to ensure that the Temple Thiruvizha is conducted in a proper manner. 4/9 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.10126 of 2025 3. When the matter came up for admission, Dr.S.Suriya, the learned Additional Government Pleader taking notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 5, 7, 13, 15, 20 and 22, relying upon the written instructions received by her, submitted that a meeting has already been convened on 22.03.2025 at 9:00 AM, insisting that all relevant departments and officers be present for the meeting. Due standard operating procedures will be formulated and it will be ensured that the temple festival is conducted in an orderly manner, facilitating all devotees to worship the deity and also participate in the festival, while taking care of their safety as well as other necessary measures. 4. Recording the same, the writ petition stands disposed of. Needless to mention, since the new chariot is being used, special emphasis shall be given to its safe run as well as the safety of the people. More importantly on the solid waste management and the provision of additional toilet facilities for the devotees attending the festival. Needless to mention that any mandatory Government Orders in this regard shall be observed by the authorities. No costs. 20.03.2025 Neutral Citation: Yes/No 5/9 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.10126 of 2025 nsl To 1. THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, PUBLIC (LAW & ORDER-C) DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, CHENNAI-600 009. 2. THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, REVENUE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, CHENNAI - 600 009. 3. THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, HOME DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, CHENNAI - 600 009. 4. THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND WATER SUPPLY DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, CHENNAI - 600 009. 5. THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, HIGH WAYS & MINOR PORTS DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, CHENNAI - 600 009. 6. THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, TOURISM CULTURE & ENDOWMENTS DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, CHENNAI - 600 009. 7. THE COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION, CHEPAUK, CHENNAI - 600 005. 8. THE COMMISSIONER OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION, SANTHOME ROAD, CHENNAI - 600 028. 6/9 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.10126 of 2025 9. THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT, GUINDY, CHENNAI - 600 025. 10. THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE AND HEAD OF THE POLICE FORCE, KAMARAJAR SALAI, CHENNAI - 600 004. 11. THE DIRECTOR, TAMIL NADU FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES, EGMORE, CHENNAI - 600 008. 12. THE COMMISSIONER, HINDU RELIGIOUS & CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS, 119, NUNGAMBAKKAM HIGH ROAD, CHENNAI - 600 034. 13. THE DISTRICT EXECUTIVE MAGISTRATE/DISTRICT COLLECTOR, SALEM - 636 001. 14. THE SUB DIVISIONAL EXECUTIVE MAGISTRATE/ REVENUE DIVISIONAL MAGISTRATE, SALEM - 636 001. 15. THE SPECIAL EXECUTIVE MAGISTRATE, ROOM NO.405, COLLECTORATE, SALEM - 636 001. 16. THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, SALEM - 636 006. 17. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, INTELLIGENCE SECTION, SALEM. 18. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, SOUTH, SALEM. 19. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, TOWN RANGE, SALEM TOWN. 20. THE COMMISSIONER, SALEM CITY MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, SALEM. 7/9 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.10126 of 2025 21. THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE, HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT, SALEM. 22. THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR, TAMIL NADU FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES, SALEM. 23. THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, TAMIL NADU GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION LIMITED, (TANGEDCO), SALEM. 24. THE JOINT COMMISSIONER, HINDU RELIGIOUS & CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS DEPARTMENT, SALEM. 25. THE CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ARULMIGU KOTTAI PERIYAMARIYAMMAN TEMPLE, SALEM TOWN. 26. THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ARULMIGU KOTTAI PERIYAMARIYAMMAN TEMPLE, SALEM TOWN. 8/9 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.10126 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J. nsl W.P.No.10126 of 2025 20.03.2025 9/9 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis