T.Iyyappan v. The Tahsildar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08.01.2020 C O R A M THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE W.P.Nos.2427 & 3600 of 2016 & WMP.Nos.2107 & 2962 of 2016 T.Iyyappan ... Petitioner in both W.Ps.

Vs.

1.The Tahsildar, Palani Taluk, Dindugul District.

2.The Executive Officer/Joint Commissioner, Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swami Thirukoil, Palani, Dindigul District.

3.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Chennai.

4.The Secretary to Government, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai - 6.

... Respondents in W.P.No.2427 of 2016 1.The Tahsildar, Palani Taluk, Dindugul District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Adivaram Police Station, Palani, Dindigul District.

3.The Executive Officer/Joint Commissioner, Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swami Thirukoil, Palani, Dindigul District.

4.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Chennai.

5.The Secretary to Government, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai - 6.

... Respondents in W.P.No.3600 of 2016

PRAYER in W.P.No.2427 of 2016: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus forbearing the respondents 1 to 3 from taking the possession and administration of the temples namely Marathiyamman and Thottichiamman located in survey No.892 and 893 at North Keri Veethi at Palani Village and Taluk, Dindigul District which are in the possession of the petitioner without adhering to the due process of law.

PRAYER in W.P.No.3600 of 2016: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus forbearing the respondents 1 to 4 from taking the possession of the shops in survey No.892 and 893 at North Keri Veethi at Palani Village and Taluk, Dindigul District which are in the possession of the petitioner without adhering to the due process of law.

For Petitioner : No appearance For Respondents 1 & 4 : Mr.R.S.Selvam, in WP 2427/16 Government Advocate & R1 & R5 in WP 3600/16 For Respondent 2 : Mr.M.Sriram For Respondent 3 : Mr.M.Karthikeyan, in WP 2427/16 Special Government Pleader & For R3 & R4 in WP No.3600/16 COMMON ORDER The matter is listed under the caption "for withdrawal" today. There is no representation on the side of the petitioner. Even on the last occasion i.e., on 10.12.2019, there was no representation on the side of the petitioner. It can now be inferred that the petitioner is not interested in prosecuting these writ petitions. Accordingly, these writ petitions are dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-VI) //True copy// Sub Assistant Registrar nl

To 1.The Tahsildar, Palani Taluk, Dindugul District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Adivaram Police Station, Palani, Dindigul District.

3.The Executive Officer/Joint Commissioner, Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swami Thirukoil, Palani, Dindigul District.

4.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Chennai.

5.The Secretary to Government, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai - 6.

+1cc to Government Pleader SR.No.2724 W.P.Nos.2427 & 3600 of 2016 NMI(CO) GMY(06/02/2020)