The Tamilnadu Thirukoil v. The Secretary

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 23.08.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN and MP.No.2 of 2012

1. The Tamil Nadu Thirukoil Thozhilalargal Union, rep. by its General Secretary, No.27, Second Street, Jayalakshmipuram, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034.

2. C.Bhoopathi

3. M.Valasubramaniyam

4. C.Mathavaprasath ... Petitioners Vs.

1. The Secretary, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Dept., Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

2. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Dept., Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034.

3. Joint Commissioner/Executive Officer, Arulmighu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani, Dindigul Dt.

4. Deputy Commissioner/Executive Officer, Arulmighu Karpagambal Udanaya Kapaleeswarar Temple, Mylapore, Chennai-600 004.

5. Joint Commissioner/Executive Officer, 1/4

Arulmighu Devi Karumariamman Temple, Thiruvarkadu, Chennai-600 077.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, praying to issue a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the impugned Paper Notification dated 25.9.2010, 3.10.2012 and 27.9.2012 of respondents (3) to

(5) quash the same and consequently direct the first and second respondents to regulate the recruitment process as per the directions contained in W.P.No.1890 of 2012 dated 5.7.2012.

For Petitioners : Mrs.G.Thilakavathi Senior Counsel for Mr.R.Gopinath For Respondents : Mr.S.Ravichandran Additional Government Pleader for R1 & R2 Mr.Ramesh Venkatachalapathy for R3 Mr.R.Bharanidharan for R4 Mr.B.Balachandar for R5 *****

O R D E R

The learned Senior Counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioners would fairly submit that nothing survives in this writ petition. However, the learned Senior Counsel would invite the attention of this Court to the Government Order issued in G.O.Ms.No.114, Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments dated 03.09.2020 by and in which the service Rule has been framed for the 2/4

temple employees. However, this Court take note of the factum of formulating the Rules.

2. In view of the same, this writ petition stands closed. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is also closed. 23.08.2024 kmi Index : Yes /No Speaking order : Yes/No To

1. The Secretary, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Dept., Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

2. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Dept., Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034.

3. Joint Commissioner/Executive Officer, Arulmighu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani, Dindigul Dt.

4. Deputy Commissioner/Executive Officer, Arulmighu Karpagambal Udanaya Kapaleeswarar Temple, Mylapore, Chennai-600 004.

5. Joint Commissioner/Executive Officer, Arulmighu Devi Karumariamman Temple, Thiruvarkadu, Chennai-600 077.

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C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

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