Dr. Nallur S. Saravanan, v. The Government Of Tamil Nadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 17.04.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI and W.M.P. No.25012 of 2018 Dr. Nallur S. Saravanan President Saiva Siddhanta Perumandram ...

Petitioner Vs

1. The Government of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Secretary, Department of Tourism Development, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India, Chennai Circle Fort St. Geroge, Chennai - 600 009.

3. Komal K. Sekar ...

Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents No.1 & 2 to erect and install the display board or sign board of permanent nature, in the conspicuous place within the vicinity of the Arulmugu Avudaiyar Koil at Thiruperunthurai describing the historical and archaeological importance as per the reports of the respondent No.2 in ARE 502 of 1925 and other connected reports.

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For Petitioner : Ms. E. Angayarkanni For Respondents : Mr.K.M.D. Muhilan, Addl. Govt. Pleader for R1 Mr.G. Karthikeyan for R2

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a limited relief.

2. It is stated in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition that the petitioner is the President of the Saiva Siddhanta Perumandram and narrated the functioning of the said Mandram. He filed this writ petition seeking for a direction to the respondents 1 and 2 to erect and install the display board or sign board of permanent nature, in the conspicuous place within the vicinity of the Arulmugu Avudaiyar Koil, situated at Thiruperunthurai in Tirunelveli District.

3. Heard the learned counsel on both sides and perused the materials available on record.

4. Considering the limited request made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, without going into the merits of the case, this Court is inclined to direct the petitioner to submit appropriate application before the Competent Authorities, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy 2/4

of this order in the above regard. On receipt of the said application, the Competent Authorities shall pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible.

5. With the aforesaid directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 17.04.2023 (2/2) Index: Yes/ No Speaking order / Non speaking order vsi2 To

1. The Secretary, The Government of Tamil Nadu, Department of Tourism Development, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India, Chennai Circle Fort St. Geroge, Chennai - 600 009.

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M.DHANDAPANI, J.

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