Mr.Rajkumar Rajendran v. Chruch Of South India

A.No.94 of 2025 in C.S.No.232 of 2023

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 07.01.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE G. JAYACHANDRAN A.No.94 of 2025 in C.S.No.232 of 2023

1. Mr.Rajkumar Rajendran S/o. Rajendran, No.14/226, NONSUCH, Hulical, The Nilgiris, Nonsuch Tamil Nadu 643 238.

Currently residing at 33/2, Ganesh Nagar, Teachers Colony, Karamadai - 641 104.

2. John K R, S/o. Rajamanickam, No.335, Gandhipuram, Kavinthapadi Bhavani, Erode, Tamil Nadu 638 455.

... Applicants/plaintiffs /versus/

1. Church of South India Rep by its Moderator, Synod Secretariat, CSI Centre, No.5, Whites Road, Royapettah, Chennai - 600 014.

2. M/s.Church of South India Trust Association Rep by its Director, No.5, Whites Road, Royapettah, Chennai - 600 014.

3. Mr.A.Dharmaraj Rasalam Ex-Moderator, Church of South India, Bishops House, LMS Compound, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - 695 033.

4. Dr.K.Reuben Mark Deputy Moderator, Church of South India, Synod Secretariat, CSI Center, No.5, Whites Road, Royapettah, Chennai - 600 014

5. C.Fernandes Rathina Raja, General Secretary, Church of South India, Synod Secretariat, CSI Centre, No.5, Whites Road, Royapettah, Chennai - 600 014.

6. Dr.B.Vimal Sukumar, Treasurer, Church of South India, Synod Secretariat, CSI Center, No.5, Whites Road, Royapettah, Chennai - 600 014.

7. The CSI Coimbatore Diocese, Rep by its Bishop, No.256, Race Course, Coimbatore - 641 018.

8. The CSI Erode-Salem Diocese, Rep. By the Moderator's Commissary, CSI Compound, Brough Road, Erode - 638 001.

9. Mr.L.David Baranabas, Vice President, CSI Coimbatore Diocese, No.256, Race Course, Coimbatore 641 018.

10. Mr.S.Prince Calvin Hon.Secretary, CSI Coimbatore Diocese, No.256, Race Course, Coimbatore 641 018.

11. Mr.D.S.Amirtham Hon.Treasurer, CSI Coimbatore Diocese, No.256, Race Course, Coimbatore 641 018.

... Respondents/Defendants 1 to 11

12. Committee of Administrators, Church of South India, CSI Centre, No.5, Whites Road, Royapettah, Chennai - 600 014.

... Respondent/Proposed Defendant 12 Prayer: Judges' Summons filed under Order XIV Rule 8 of Original Side Rules read with Order 1 Rule 10(2) of C.P.C., to implead 12th respondent herein in the C.S.No.232 of 2023.

For Applicants : Mr.Richardson Wilson.

For Respondents : Mr.G.Bala & Daisy

O R D E R

This application is filed to implead 12th respondent herein in the C.S.No.232 of 2023.

2. The Court appointed administrator as the 12th defendant, in order to decide about the dispute involving the Administrator of the Church of South India, is allowed.

3. Accordingly, this A.No.94 of 2025 is allowed. 07.01.2025 Index :Yes/No.

Note: The plaintiff shall carry out the necessary amendment and file APC, within two weeks. List the matter on 04.02.2025.

Dr.G.Jayachandran, J.

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