(1.) THE writ petition is for a direction against the second respondent to permit the villagers of Ramakrishnaraju Pettai, Pallipattu Taluk, Thiruvallur District to conduct Gangai Amman Jathirai commencing from 6.9.2009 to 9.9.2009 at places, viz., on 6.9.2009 - Sattu Pongal, on 7.9.2009 -Karagam Procession, on 8.9.2009 - keeping the Gangai Amman idol at 8 pm at Thiruttani, Pallipattu, Sholinghur Junction (Kootu Road) and thereafter to Conduct drama on 9.9.2009, Morning procession of Gangai Amman by 5 am and immersing 7 am and at in the evening 6 pm Arulmighu Ponniamman Thiruveethi Voola (procession).
(2.) THE petitioner, who is stated to be a Councilor, represents the public in the area for the purpose of conducting Jathirai festival on the above said dates. On a direction from the District Collector, Thiruvallur District/first respondent, the Thasildar, Pallipattu Taluk/third respondent, in his report dated 31.8.2009, has stated that there are three groups claiming right to conduct the Gangai Amman Jathirai at the same place, the 'A' Group consisting of S.M. Subramanian and others, the 'B' Group consisting of Subramani, son of Thangavel Mudhali and the 'C' Group consisting of petitioner and others.
(3.) THE dispute continues even for this year, as it is seen from the report of the third respondent submitted to the first respondent.