N.Sureshkumar, v. The Commissioner,

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 16-06-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH N.Sureshkumar, Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Commissioner, The Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowments Department, Nungambakkam, Chennai-34.

2.The Joint Commissioner, The Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowments Department, 3.The Assistant Commissioner, The Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowments Department, Dr.Balasundaram Salai, Coimbatore 4.The Inspector, The Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowments Department,

2/6 Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the representation dated 18.03.2025 in time bound manner in furtherance of notification dated 03.02.2025 in vide proceedings Se.Mu.Na.Ka.No.4870/ 2024/ A6 issued by the 3rd respondent in respect of bringing the temple under the control of Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious Endowment. For Petitioner(s):

Ms.V.S.Usha Rani For Respondent(s):

Mr.K.Karthikeyan Government Advocate

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for issue of writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider the representation made by the petitioner on 18.03.2025, wherein, the petitioner is seeking for bringing the Arulmigu Veeramaathi Amman Temple, Arulmigu Vinayagar Temple and Arulmigu Plague-Mariyamman @ Lakshmiamman temple situated at Paapampatti village, Sulur Taulk, Coimbatore District within the control of the HR & CE Department.

3/6 2.Heard Ms.V.S.Usha Rani, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and Mr.K.Karthikeyan, learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the respondents.

3.The learned Government Advocate based on the written instructions received from the 4th respondent submitted that already public notice has been given and no objections have been received and that the respondents are now in the process of bringing the temple as non-listed temple. The learned Government Advocate submitted that a decision will be taken, within a period of twelve weeks in this regard.

4.Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the materials placed before this Court and considering the submission made by the learned Government Advocate, there shall be a direction to the 3rd respondent to take a final decision, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

4/6 5.This writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No Costs. 16-06-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ssr

5/6 To 1.The Commissioner, The Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowments Department, Nungambakkam, Chennai-34.

2.The Joint Commissioner, The Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowments Department, 3.The Assistant Commissioner, The Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowments Department, Dr.Balasundaram Salai, Coimbatore 4.The Inspector, The Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowments Department,

6/6 N.ANAND VENKATESH J.

ssr 16-06-2025