ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing respondents 1 and 2 to provide adequate police protection and to take necessary action against the interference of the 5th respondent and his men in the day-to-day administration and conduct of services at St. Peter’s Church, Thiruppalai, Madurai District, by the duly elected Committee represented by its Secretary.

2. According to the petitioner, there is an MOU dated 04.03.2017, wherein, under Clause 7, the Bishop may appoint a Priest from the list of three persons circulated by the Thiruppalai Church. As on date, the existing Priest resigned on 13.02.2026. The Bishop has appointed one George Blazey as the Priest of the petitioner Church. Since it is only an ad hoc arrangement, and in order to enable the Church to function properly without any law and order issues, this Court directs the members of the Church, namely:

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