Baskaran v. The Joint Commissioner

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 28.06.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN and W.M.P.(MD)No.4606, 4810 & 4811 of 2024 In W.P.(MD)No.4796 of 2024:

Baskaran ... Petitioner Vs.

3 The Executive Officer Arulmighu Ayyanar Pidari Vagaiyara Thirukovil, Malvai Post, Lalgudi Taluk, 4 The Special Committee, Represented Through its President Venkatesan. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for 1/6

issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to pass appropriate orders for dissolution of the Special Committee constituted for the 3rd respondent's Temple Arumighu Ayyanar Pidari Vagaiyara Thirukovil at Malvai Post Lalgudi Taluk Trichy District on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 26.10.2023 as directed by the 1st respondent through letter dated 30.10.2023.

For petitioner : Mr.R.Aravindan For respondents : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader for R1 & R2 In W.P.(MD)No.5027 of 2024:

Baskaran ... Petitioner Vs.

3 Arulmighu Ayyanar Pidari Vagaiyara Thirukovil, Represented by its Executive Officer, Malvai Post, Lalgudi Taluk, 4 The Special Committee, Represented Through its President Venkatesan. 2/6

5. Dhanapal,

6. Suresh.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents No.1 and 2 to permit the petitioner to conduct the Kumbabhisegam festival for the 3rd respondent's Temple namely Arulmighu Ayyanar Pidari Vagaiyara Thirukovil (Poomi Palagan Temple) at Malvai Post, Lalgudi Taluk, Trichy District, as fixed by the respondents No.1 and 2 along with day today management of the affairs of the 3rd respondent's Temple as Hereditary Trustee, based on the petitioner's representation dated 26.10.2023.

For petitioner : Mr.R.Aravindan For respondents : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader for R1 & R2 ***** COMMON ORDER By this common order, both the Writ Petitions are disposed of. 2.

The learned Special Government Pleader for the official respondents/respondents 1 and 2 in both Writ Petitions submits that the petitioner's representations dated 26.10.2023 will be considered and disposed of 3/6

on merits and in accordance with law.

3. Recording the above submissions, this Court is inclined to dispose this Writ Petition by directing the respondents 1 and 2 to dispose of the petitioner's representation within six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. Needless to state, in case any orders has to be passed against the third party, the third party has to be heard after due notice. These Writ Petitions are disposed of, with above directions. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. Index : Yes / No 28.06.2024 Internet : Yes / No apd To 4/6

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C.SARAVANAN, J.

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