K.Balasubramanian v. The Joint Commissioner

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09-07-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH K.Balasubramanian Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Dr.Balasundaram Road, Coimbatore-641 018.

2.The Assistant Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Dr.Balasundaram Road, Coimbatore-641 018.

3.The Executive Officer Arulmigu Patteeswaraswamy Temple, Perur Taluk, Coimbatore-641 010 4.The Inspector Of Police Singanallur Police Station, Coimbatore District.

5.Bhagiyam

2/6 6.Shanmugavalli 7.Yashodha 8.Savithiri 9.Vijayapriya Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the petitioner representation dated 01.05.2025 directing the respondents 1 to 3 to take appropriate action to prevent unlawful obstruction by respondents 1 to 9 and to permit the petitioner to cultivate the 2 acres of land in S.No.427/1B and 1C of Irugur village, as per the Will (Doc. No.15/1926) and Revenue Records patta No.1902 and 2542.

For Petitioner(s):

Ms.Haritha For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Ravichandran Additional Government Pleader for R1 to R3 Mr.V.Meganathan Government Advocate for R4

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ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for issue of writ of mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 to act upon the representation made by the petitioner on 01.05.2025 and not to interfere/obstruct the petitioner from cultivating the subject lands.

2.When the matter was taken up for hearing today, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3 submitted that the HR & CE Department has nothing to do with the agricultural lands and it is more a dispute between the petitioner and the private respondents. 3.In the light of the above stand taken by the Department, it is made clear that there will be no obstruction or interference by respondents 1 to 3 with respect to the agricultural lands belonging to the petitioner. If at all there is any obstruction/interference by the private respondent, it is left open to the petitioner to workout the remedy before the competent civil court.

4/6 4.This writ petition is disposed of in the above terms. No Costs. 09-07-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ssr

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1. The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Dr.Balasundaram Road, Coimbatore-641 018.

2.The Assistant Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Dr.Balasundaram Road, Coimbatore-641 018.

3.The Executive Officer Arulmigu Patteeswaraswamy Temple, Perur Taluk, Coimbatore-641 010 4.The Inspector Of Police Singanallur Police Station, Coimbatore District.

6/6 N.ANAND VENKATESH J.

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