1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :: 18.02.2011 CORAM :: THE HONOURABLE MR. M. Y. EQBAL, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE F.M.IBRAHIM KALIFULLA Writ Petition (MD)No.1886 of 2011 and M.P.(MD)No.1 of 2011 M. Mahendran, S/o. Mayandi, 12, Alagaradi First Street, Madurai - 16. ...... Petitioner – Vs - 1. The Commissioner, Corporation of Madurai, Anna Maaligai, Madurai - 625 020. 2. The Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Madurai. 3. The District Environmental Engineer, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Kappalur, Madurai - 625 008. 4. The Assistant Director, Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Department, South Zone, North Veli Street, Melavasal, Madurai - 1. 5. M. Kalyanasundaram, S/o. Muniyasamy, Secretary, Madurai Illathu Pillaimar Sanga Ponvizha Mandapam, No.37, Alagaradi First Street, Madurai - 16. ....... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents 1 to 4 to close the marriage hall named as Madurai Illathu Pillaimar Sanga Ponvizha Mandapam run by the fifth respondent situated at No.37, Alagaradi 1st Street, Madurai Town by canceling the licence within a period stipulated by this Hon'ble Court. For Petitioner :: Mr. M. Mahendran (Party in person) For Respondents :: Mr. M. Ravishankar for R-1 Mr. N. Elango for R-2 Government Advocate Mr. R. Ramanlal for R-3 - - - - - - - - https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 O R D E R (Order of the Court was delivered by THE HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE) Heard the petitioner, who is appearing in person. By this writ petition in the nature of a Public Interest Litigation, the petitioner seeks a Mandamus to direct the respondents 1 to 4 to close the marriage hall named as Madurai Illathu Pillaimar Sanga Ponvizha Mandapam run by the fifth respondent situated at No.37, Alagaradi 1st Street, Madurai Town by canceling the licence within a period stipulated by this Hon'ble Court. 2. The petitioner's case is that the fifth respondent originally used the hall as Library for the community people, but subsequently, it was converted into a marriage hall. As a result, the guests participating in the functions are in drunken condition raising alarm causing nuisance to the passerby, school students and the residents. Night party was also arranged which continues till 1 O' clock. It is further stated that the marriage hall is not having parking facility for the vehicles arrived for the function in their premises. In the absence of parking facility in the marriage hall, during the function days, the visitors used to park their two wheelers and four wheelers on the street. 3. After hearing the petitioner, we are of the opinion that the proper course for him is to approach the concerned authority, including the first respondent by filing a suitable representation. If by reason of the use of the marriage hall, any law and problem is created, it is for the authority to look into it. 4. This Court cannot entertain the grievance made by the petitioner in the nature of a Public Interest Litigation. Hence, this Writ Petition is dismissed. There will be no order as to costs. Consequently, the connected M.P.(MD)No.1 of 2011 is also dismissed. It is needless to say that if the petitioner moves the authority with a suitable representation, it is for the authority to do the needful in accordance with law. Sd/- Deputy Registrar (Writs) /True Copy/ Assistant Registrar To:- 1. The Commissioner, Corporation of Madurai, Anna Maaligai, Madurai - 625 020. 2. The Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Madurai. 3. The District Environmental Engineer, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Kappalur, Madurai - 625 008. 4. The Assistant Director, Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Department, South Zone, North Veli Street, Melavasal, Madurai - 1. +1 CC TO MR. A. HAJAMOHIDEEN, ADVOCATE S.R NO. 9141 W.P.(MD)No.1886 of 2011 and M.P.(MD)No.1 of 2011 18.02.2011 Dpn/- PAM 07.03.2011/6C/2P https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/