Narayana Moorthi v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Narayana Moorthi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep., by its Principal Secretary, The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Commissioner, The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, 119, Uthamar Gandhi Road, Thousand Lights West, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034.

3.The Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India, Fort St. George, Chenni - 600 009.

4.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Trichy District - 620 001.

5.The Assistant Commissioner, Office of the Assistant Commissioner, The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Trichy District.

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6.The Block Development Officer, O/o. The Block Development Officer, Manachanallur, Trichy District - 621 712.

... Respondents [R6 cause title amended vide Court order dated 17.02.2020 in W.M.P.(MD).No.2472 of 2020 in W.P.(MD).No.2380 of 2020] PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to renovate Arulmigu Kailasanatha Swamy Temple, Thirupattur, Manachanallur Taluk, Trichy District on the basis of the report filed by respondent No.3 within the time that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner :

Mr.A.V. Saha for Dr.R.Alagumani For RR 1 to 6 :

Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader For R7 :

Mr.P.Thiyagarajan

O R D E R

[Order of the Court was made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.] The writ on hand has been instituted to direct the respondents to renovate Arulmigu Kailasanatha Swamy Temple, Thirupattur, Manachanallur Taluk, Trichy District on the basis of the report filed by the third respondent.

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2. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of respondents 1 to 6, based on the written instructions from the Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, vide letter dated 01.07.2024, would submit that a sum of Rs.100 Crores has been allotted for renovation of several temples. Accordingly, a sum of Rs.2,10,00,000/- has been allotted to renovate Arulmigu Kailasanatha Swamy Temple, Thirupattur, Manachanallur Taluk, Trichy District.

3. In view of the fact that the budget has already been allotted for renovation of the subject temple, this Court is of the view that the grievance of the petitioner is redressed. Therefore, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. [S.M.S., J.] [S.S.Y., J.] 15.07.2025 Index:Yes Internet:Yes/No NCC:Yes/No abr 3/5

To 1.The Principal Secretary to Government, State of Tamil Nadu, The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Commissioner, The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, 119, Uthamar Gandhi Road, Thousand Lights West, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034.

3.The Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India, Fort St. George, Chenni - 600 009.

4.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Trichy District - 620 001.

5.The Assistant Commissioner, Office of the Assistant Commissioner, The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Trichy District.

6.The Block Development Officer, O/o. The Block Development Officer, Manachanallur, Trichy District - 621 712.

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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

and S.SRIMATHY, J.

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