R.Angappan v. The Commissioner

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 03.03.2017

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.HULUVADI G.RAMESH, ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN W.P.No.5333 of 2017 R.Angappan .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The Commissioner Hindu Religious and Endowments Department Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2.The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious and Endowment Department Coimbatore-18.

3.The Executive Officer Arulmigu Angalamman Temple Annur Taluk Coimbatore District.

.. Respondents PRAYER: Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to remove the dilapidated condition of the building which situated on the main road of Arulmigu Angalamman Temple at Annur, Coimbatore District by encroaching the main road considering the representation dated 27.1.2017.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Ezhilarasan For Respondents : Mr.M.Maharaja Spl. Government Pleader

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by the Acting Chief Justice) Mr.M.Maharaja, learned Special Government Pleader takes notice for the respondents.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners.

3. It is the case of the petitioner that Sri Angalamman Temple is a family temple and he is one of the Pangalis of the said temple. It is stated that the temple authorities are constructing a compound wall through donor fund and approval was granted for the same. It is further stated that there are dilapidated shops near the temple and unless the shops are demolished, compound wall cannot be constructed. The petitioner sent a representation on 27.1.2017 to the respondent authorities stating that dilapidated shops should be removed and thereafter construction of compound wall should be done. However, no action was taken by the respondent/authorities. Hence, the present writ petition.

4. Considering the narrow scope of the prayer made in this writ petition, we direct the respondent/authorities to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 27.1.2017 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Sd/- Asst.Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar To:

1. The Commissioner Hindu Religious and Endowments Department Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious and Endowment Department Coimbatore-18.

3. The Executive Officer Arulmigu Angalamman Temple Annur Taluk Coimbatore District.

+1cc to Mr.R. Ezhilarasan, Advocate Sr. 13927 +1cc to the Government Pleader Sr. 14697 W.P.No.5333 of 2017 GR(CO) VR(20/03/2017)