Kishore Kumar.P.D.J v. The District Collector

ORDER Heard both sides.

¶2The issue of membership in the fifth respondent pastorate is left open. However, the petitioner shall not be prevented from offering his worship and participating in services in the fifth respondent church.

¶3The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.

21.12.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To

1.The District Collector, Trichy District, Trichy.

2.The Tahsildar, Mannachanallur Taluk, Mannachanallur, Trichy District.

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. rmi

21.12.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 21.12.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and W.M.P.(MD)Nos.25897 & 25899 of 2023 P.D.J.Kishore Kumar ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector, Trichy District, Trichy. 2.The Tahsildar, Mannachanallur Taluk, Mannachanallur, Trichy District. 3.The Bishop/Chairman, Church of South India, Trichy-Thanjavur Diocese, Allithurai Road, Puthur, Trichy-620017. 4.The Church of South India, Trichy-Thanjavur Diocese, Perambalur-Kollidam District Church Council, Trichy District. 5.Rev.T.Nirmalkumar Paster/Chairman, St.John's CSI Church, Irungalur St.John Pastorate, Trichy-621105. 6.Premkumar Treasurer, St.John's CSI Church, Irungalur St.John's Pastorate, Trichy-621105. ... 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 respondent No.1 and 2 to take appropriate action against the respondents No.5 and 6 for their illegal acts of excommunicating the petitioner and his family members by preventing them from participating worship and other Church Services of St. John's CSI Church situated at Irungalur, Mannachanallur Taluk, Trichy District consequential direction to the respondents No.1 and 2 to ensure his right of worshipping and participating other Church services by considering his representation dated 12.12.2023 and for other reliefs. For Petitioner : Mr.J.Lawrance For Respondents : Mr.M.Prakash Additional Government Pleader for R1 & R2 : Mr.Balamurugapandi for R3 & R4