Veera Shakthivel v. The Commissioner

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 06.08.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU AND THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN Veera Shakthivel, S/o P.Veeramani ..Appellant Vs.

1. The Commissioner, The Hindu Religious Charitable Endowments Department, No.119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034

2. The Assistant Commissioner, The Hindu Religious Charitable Endowments Department, Sitharkadu, Sammanthar Kulam, Mayiladuthurai Main Road, Mayikaduthurai - 609 003

3. The Executive Officer, The Hindu Religious Charitable Endowments Department, Arulmigu Sundareshwarar Temple, Thirumayiladi, Sirkali Taluk, Mayiladuthurai District - 609 108 ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Appeal filed under Clause 15 of Letters Patent to set aside the order dated 02.06.2025 passed in W.P.No.16259 of 2025 and thereby allow the Writ Appeal.

For Appellant : Mr.M.Stalin For Respondents : Mr.N.A.Arun Natarajan, Special Government Pleader

JUDGMENT

(The order of the Court was made by J.Nisha Banu,J.) This Writ Appeal has been filed as against the order dated 02.06.2025 passed by this Court in W.P.No.16259 of 2025.

2. The writ petition has been filed seeking for a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 1st respondent to deal with the representation made by the petitioner on 25.03.2025 wherein the petitioner has sought for cancellation of the public auction that was conducted on 03.10.2024 and 25.10.2024 with respect to the lease of agricultural lands belonging to the temple and to conduct fresh public auction.

3. Heard the learned counsel for the appellant, the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents and perused the materials available on record.

4. According to the appellant, there is fraud and irregularities in conducting the auction of the temple lands which caused huge financial loss to the temple.

5. On perusal of the records, it is seen that the auction has been completed and the lands have also been leased during the previous year.

At this point of time, cancelling the auction will serve no purpose as the lease period itself will come to an end shortly. We find no illegality or infirmity in the order passed by the Writ Court. Therefore, we are not inclined to interfere with the same. Accordingly, this Writ Appeal stands dismissed. No costs.

[J.N.B.,J.] [M.J.R.,J.] 06.08.2025 vsi Speaking order/Non-speaking order To

1. The Estate Officer and Joint General Manager(JGM), Chennai Metro Rail Limited, CMRL, Depot, Admin Building, Poonamallee High Road, Koyambedu, Chennai - 107

J.NISHA BANU,J.

AND M.JOTHIRAMAN,J.

Vsi 06.08.2025