Madras High CourtWP/34319/2024disposed of

E.Annamalai v. The Government Of Tamil Nadu

2024-11-22Honourable Mr Justice S. Sounthar5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 22.11.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR E.Annamalai ..... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Government of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Secretary, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Mahatma Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034.

3.The Joint Commissioner, Tiruvannamalai, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Thiruvannamalai.

..... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to take into record the reply statement by the petitioner dated 23.10.2024. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sivaraman 1/5

For Respondents :Mr.T.L.Thirumalaisamy CGSC for R1 Mr.L.Baskaran Government Advocate (Crl.side) for R2

O R D E R

The petitioner herein seeks a direction to the 3rd respondent to consider his representation dated 14.10.2024 and pass final orders.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that he filed an application under Section 63(e) of HR and CE Act before the 3rd respondent seeking recognition of its status "Kombu Maistry" during the Urchavam conducted in Arulmighu Annamalaiyar Temple in the month of Karthigai every year. Pending the said application, the petitioner filed an interlocutory application in I.A.No.3 of 2024 seeking interim direction to the temple administration to issue Identity Card to the petitioner to act as "Kombu Maistry" to enable him to perform during annual Urchavam to be held from 01.12.2024 to 17.12.2024. The said interim application has not been considered. Hence, the petitioner submitted the above representation seeking earlier disposal of the interim application.

3. Mr.K.Karthikeyan, learned Government Advocate (HR and 2/5

CE) appearing for the respondents would submit that I.A.No.3 of 2024 in O.A.No.12 of 2024 filed by the petitioner is posted on 27.11.2024 for enquiry.

4. In view of the fact that the interim application is already posted for enquiry on 27.11.2024, the 3rd respondent is directed to complete the enquiry and pass final order in I.A.No.3 of 2024 on or before 03.12.2024.

5. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 22.11.2024 Index : Yes/No Speaking order:Yes/No ub Note:Issue order copy on 26.11.2024.

To 1.The Government of Tamil Nadu, 3/5

Represented by its Secretary, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Mahatma Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034.

3.The Joint Commissioner, Tiruvannamalai, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Thiruvannamalai.

S.SOUNTHAR, J.

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