Madras High CourtWP/16090/2022disposed of

Nagalkeni Samayapuram v. The Commissioner

2022-06-28Honourable Mr Justice C. Saravanan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 28.06.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN Nagalkeni Samayapuram Muthuramariyamman Trust, Represented by its General Secretary, K.Kannan, S/o.Kadirvel, No.70, Thiruneermalai Main Road, Nagalkeni, Chrompet, Chennai - 600 044.

... Petitioner Vs 1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034.

2.Kanna Pillai 3.Sivakumar 4.Sridhar 5.Ravi 6.Anandan 1/4

7.Bakthavatchalam 8.Baskar ... Respondents Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to appoint the Trustees of Nagalkeni Samayapuram Muthumariyamman Trust situated at No.70, Thiruneermalai Main Road, Nagalkeni, Chrompet, Chennai - 600 044, to look after the day to day administration, daily Poojas, rituals of the Temples by considering the representation dated 21.02.2022 within a reasonable time.

For Petitioner : Mr.E.Muruganantham For Respondents :

For R1 : Mr.S.Yashwanth Additional Government Pleader (HR&CE)

ORDER

Mr.S.Yashwanth, learned Additional Government Pleader (HR&CE) takes notice on behalf of the first respondent and submits that though the Temple is not falling within the purview of the HR&CE Department nevertheless, the representation of the petitioner dated 21.02.2022 will be considered and disposed by the first respondent 2/4

within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

2. Recording the above undertaking of the learned Additional Government Pleader, this Writ Petition is disposed by directing the first respondent, to pass appropriate orders on the petitioner's representation dated 21.02.2022, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 28.06.2022 Index : Yes/ No Internet : Yes/No Speaking/Non-Speaking Order arb To The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034.

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C.SARAVANAN, J.

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