K.Thirumaran, v. The Government Of Tamil Nadu,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 13.01.2015

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE T.S.SIVAGNANAM WP.No.949 of 2015 and M.P.No.1 of 2015 K.Thirumaran .. Petitioner versus

1. The Government of Tamil Nadu rep.

by the Secretary to Government Tourism, Culture & Religious Endowment Department Fort St.George, Chennai 600 009.

2. The Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department Uthamar Gandhi Salai Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034.

3. The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department Vellore 632 009.

4. The Assistant Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department Kancheepuram, Kancheepuram District.

5. The Executive Officer Arulmighu Adhipeedaparameswari Kalikambal Thirukoil Kancheepuram Town 631 502.

.. Respondents Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a writ of mandamus forbearing the respondents 2 to 5 from interfering with the petitioner's peaceful possession and enjoyment of the property in respect of the lands situate in Survey Nos.145/1 and 145/2, Ponnerikarai, Kancheepuram measuring an extent of 9900 sq.ft., pending consideration of Revision Petition No.1 of 2015 by the first respondent.

For Petitioner :

Mrs. J. Rajalakshmi For Respondents:

Mr.R. Vijayakumar AGP for R1 Mr.S. Kandasamy Spl.G.P. (HR & CE) for R2 to 5

ORDER

Heard Ms.J.Rajalakshmi, learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr.R.Vijayakumar, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of first respondent and Mr.S.Kandasamy, learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of respondents 2 to 5 and with the consent of either side, the writ petition itself is taken up for disposal at the admission stage.

2. The petitioner seeks for a direction upon the respondents 2 to 5 not to interfere with the petitioner's peaceful possession and enjoyment of the property in respect of the lands situate in Survey Nos.145/1 and 145/2, Ponnerikarai, Kancheepuram measuring an extent of 9900 sq.ft., on the ground that Revision Petition No.1 of 2015 is pending before the first respondent.

3. In the light of the fact that the subject matter is pending before the first respondent in R.P.No.1 of 2015 for consideration, the authority is directed to consider the same and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Till such time the matter is disposed of by the first respondent, status quo prevailing as on date in respect of the lands in question shall be maintained by the parties.

4. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. Sd/- Asst.Registrar (CO) /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar vj2

To

1. The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu Tourism, Culture & Religious Endowment Department Fort St.George, Chennai 600 009.

2. The Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department Uthamar Gandhi Salai Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034.

3. The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department Vellore 632 009.

4. The Assistant Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department Kancheepuram, Kancheepuram District.

1 cc to Spl.Government pleader, SR. (HR & CE), sr. 2259 1 cc to Ms.J. Rajalakshmi, Sr. 2134 WP.No.949 of 2015 and M.P.No.1/2015 TEJ (CO) kk 19/1