G.Sathyamoorthy v. The Commissioner

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 09.11.2022

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE P.D. AUDIKESAVALU G.Sathyamoorthy ... Petitioner -vs1. The Commissioner, No. 119, Uthamar Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034.

2. The Joint Commissioner, 7th Street, Gandhi Nagar, Thiruvannamalai District.

3. The Assistant Commissioner, Thiruvudal Street, Thiruvannamalai District.

4. Shanmuga Sundaram.

... Respondents Prayer:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Second Respondent to implement the orders of the First Respondent proceedings dated 13.04.2022 to recommend for the 'Suo Motu' appeal and cancel the Hereditary Trusteeship of Arulmigu Mariamman Temple, Agaram, Keizpennathur, Thiruvannamalai District held by the Fourth Respondent.

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For Petitioner :

Mr. N.Srinivasan For Respondents :

Mr. M.Bindran, Additional Government Pleader (for R1 to R3) Mr. P.R.Thiruneelakandan (for R4)

O R D E R

Heard Mr. N.Srinivasan, Learned Counsel for the Petitioner, Mr. M.Bindran, Learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the First to Third Respondents and Mr. P.R.Thiruneelakandan, Learned Counsel for the Fourth Respondent and perused the materials placed on record, apart from the pleadings of the parties.

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The Writ Petition has been filed for directing the Second Respondent to implement the order dated 13.04.2022 passed by the First Respondent to recommend suo motu appeal preferred by the Petitioner and cancel the Hereditary Trusteeship of Arulmigu Mariamman Temple, Agaram, Keizpennathur, Thiruvannamalai District held by the Fourth Respondent. 2/5

3.

It is informed that notice has been issued to all parties concerned for enquiry on 11.11.2022 in which the Petitioner and the Fourth Respondent may raise their respective contentions before the Second Respondent, who shall after hearing the parties following the prescribed procedure pass reasoned orders on merits and in accordance with law expeditiously. It is needless to add here that no view has been expressed by the Court on the merits of the controversy involved in the matter.

4.

As nothing remains for further consideration, the Writ Petition is disposed with the aforesaid clarifications. No costs. 09.11.2022 skr Index: Yes/No Note: Issue order copy by 03.01.2023.

To

1. The Commissioner, No. 119, Uthamar Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034.

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2. The Joint Commissioner, 7th Street, Gandhi Nagar, Thiruvannamalai District.

3. The Assistant Commissioner, Thiruvudal Street, Thiruvannamalai District.

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P.D. AUDIKESAVALU, J.

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