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R.Shanmugam v. The Commissioner

2023-09-12Honourable Mr Justice S. Sounthar4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 12.09.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR W.P No.26637 of 2023 R.Shanmugam

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Dept., Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department Villupuram - 605 602.

3.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department Villupuram - 605 602.

4.A.Velmurugan.

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the third respondent to initiate appropriate action of the representation of the petitioner dated 03.07.2023 within the time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.E.P.Senniyangiri For Respondents : Mr.K.Karthikeyan for R1 & R2 Government Advocate, (HR & CE)

O R D E R

This Writ Petition is filed seeking a direction to the third respondent to initiate appropriate action for taking over the direct management of the temple called Sri Vinayagar and Sri Murugan Temple in Anniyur Village, Vikravandi Taluk, Villupuram District, within the stipulated time based on the representation of the petitioner dated 03.07.2023.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that the above said temple has been under the management of the trust consisting the residents of the village. The petitioner submitted a representation to the first respondent on 03.07.2023, making certain allegations against the fourth respondent and requesting the first respondent to take steps to take over the management of the temple. The main grievance of the petitioner appeared to be non consideration of the representation submitted by him. 2/4

3. Mr.K.Karthikeyan, learned Government Advocate, takes notice for the respondents 1 to 3, on written instructions submitted that based on the representation of the petitioner, the third respondent directed the jurisdictional Inspector of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department to conduct an enquiry and file a report for taking further action and the said enquiry is pending.

4. In view of the submissions made by the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 to 3, no further directions are required in this Writ Petition except to say that after receipt of the report by the Inspector of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, the third respondent shall consider the representation of the petitioner and pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law, after issuing necessary notice to the fourth respondent within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

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S.SOUNTHAR , J.

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5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

12.09.2023 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order : Yes/No dna To 1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Dept., Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department Villupuram - 605 602.

3.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department Villupuram - 605 602.

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