Devaraj v. The Commissioner

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Devaraj ... Petitioner Vs.

1.THE COMMISSIONER, HINDU RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS DEPARTMENT, NUNGAMBAKKAM, CHENNAI-34 2.THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, SALEM DISTRICT COLLECTORATE, SALEM.

3.THE COMMISSIONER, HINDU RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS DEPARTMENT, KOTTAI MARIAMMAN TEMPLE COMPLEX, NEAR OLD BUS STAND, SALEM-636 001 4.THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER, SALEM DISTRICT COLLECTORATE COMPLEX, SALEM 5.THE TAHSILDAR, SANGAKIRI TALUK OFFICE, SALEM DISTRICT.

6.THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, ERNAPURAM VILLAGE, SANGAKIRI TALUK, SALEM DISTRICT.

... Respondents 1/4

PRAYER:

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st and 3rd Respondents forbearing the Respondents from in any manner fencing, altering, obstructing, or interfering WITH the petitioner's and other residents' right of usage of the pathway in R.S. No.34, Ernapuram Village, Sangakiri Taluk, Salem District, which is classified as a cart track in the revenue records For Petitioner : Mr.J.Ranjithkumar For Respondents For R2, 4 to 6 : Mr.C.Jayaprakash, Government Advocate For R1 & 3 : Mr.s.Ravichandran, Additional Government Pleader (HR&CE)

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for direction to the 1st and 3rd Respondents forbearing the Respondents from in any manner fencing, altering, obstructing, or interfering with the petitioner's and other residents' right of usage of the pathway in R.S. No.34, Ernapuram 2/4

Village, Sangakiri Taluk, Salem District, which is classified as a cart track in the revenue records 2.

Heard, the learned counsel appearing on either side. 3.

Without expressing any opinion on merits of the writ petition, the second respondent is directed to conduct enquiry on the petitioner's representation dated 01.08.2025 and, after issuance of notice to the petitioner, the third respondent and other counter parties, if any, and giving them opportunity of personal hearing, to dispose of the representation on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of this order. 4.

With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

lok To 1.THE COMMISSIONER, HINDU RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS DEPARTMENT, NUNGAMBAKKAM, CHENNAI-34 2.THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, SALEM DISTRICT COLLECTORATE, SALEM.

3.THE COMMISSIONER, HINDU RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS DEPARTMENT, KOTTAI MARIAMMAN TEMPLE COMPLEX, NEAR OLD BUS STAND, SALEM-636 001 4.THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER, SALEM DISTRICT COLLECTORATE COMPLEX, SALEM 5.THE TAHSILDAR, SANGAKIRI TALUK OFFICE, SALEM DISTRICT.

6.THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, ERNAPURAM VILLAGE, SANGAKIRI TALUK, SALEM DISTRICT.

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