S.K.Dhanushkodi, v. The Assistant Commissioner

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 03.11.2015

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.M.SUNDRESH W.P. No.35413 of 2015 and M.P.No.1 of 2015 S.K.Dhanushkodi .. Petitioner vs.

The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments, Administration Department, Tiruppur.

.. Respondent Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the respondent to take over the administration of Arulmighu Kattalamman, Uchikaliamman and Oorpillayar Kovil, Samarayapatti, West Komaralingam Village, Madathukulam Taluk, Tirupur District by appointing Non-Hereditary Trustees from time to time as contemplated under the Tamilnadu Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Act, 1959, within a strict time frame fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.S.Vijaya Raghavan For Respondent : Mr.P.Sanjay Gandhi, Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Though the petitioner has come forward with the larger prayer seeking a direction to take over the administration of Arulmighu Kattalamman, Uchikaliamman and Oorpillayar Kovil, Samarayapatti, West Komaralingam Village, Madathukulam Taluk, Tirupur District by appointing Non-Hereditary Trustees, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that it is suffice to direct the respondent to take appropriate steps pursuant to the proceedings dated 17.07.2015.

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2. A perusal of the said proceedings in Na.Ka.No.1068/2015/A2, dated 17.07.2015 would show that the Inspector of HR&CE Department, Udumalai, was asked to give his proposal for appointment of a fit person and a copy was also marked to the petitioner in this regard.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that a suit filed in this regard has been withdrawn.

4. Considering the above, the respondent is directed to take appropriate steps towards the appointment of a fit person in pursuance of the proceedings dated 17.07.2015, after getting a proposal from the Inspector of HR&CE Department, Udumalai. In the event of the respondent coming to a conclusion to appoint a fit person, then, it is well open to him to hear the necessary parties as per law. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. Ogy Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CCC) /True Copy/ Sub-Assistant Registrar To The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments, Administration Department, Tiruppur.

+1 C.C. To Mr.T.S.Vijaraghavan, Advocate in SR.NO.60237 +1 C.C. To Government Pleader in SR.NO.60697 W.P. No.35413 of 2015 KK(CO) sd : 23/11/2015 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/