T.Raja Karuppannan v. The District Collector,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.04.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P.(MD) No.7925 of 2018 T.Raja Karuppannan ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, District Collector's Office, Trichy-1,

2. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Endowment, Ammamandapam Salai, Srirangam, Trichy-6,

3. The Executive Officer, Arulmighu Sedal Mariamman Teple, Having Office at Arulmigu Panjavarnaswamy Temple, Woraiyur, Trichy-3,

4. Sri Atchaya Annadhana Trust, represented by C.Kannan

5. Nanbaral Kulu, represented by N.Murugan Asari

6. Desapatru Nanbargal Kulu, represented by M.Mahesh

7. Vetri Vinayagar Boys represented by M.R.Saranraj

8. Ohm Sakthi Vizha Committee, represented by S.Selvaraj Asari.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd and 3rd

respondents herein to take appropriate action as against 4 to 8 respondents herein for collecting huge sums as well as things for the festival of Arulmighu Sedal Mariamman Temple, Beema Nagar, Trichy in the light of petitioner's representation dated 29.03.2018, within a stipulated period as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Sundar For R1 to R2 : Mr.J.Gunaseelan Muthiah Additional Government Pleader For R3 : Mr.C.Guhaseela Rupan

ORDER

The petitioner's application dated 29.03.2018 seeking appropriate action against 4 to 8 respondents herein, has been kept pending without disposal, which prompted the petitioner to file the present writ petition.

2. By consent of both counsels, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal.

3.It is needless to point out that whenever any representation / application is made to the statutory authorities, the respondents are bound to dispose of the same in one way or other, rather than keeping it pending indefinitely.

4. In view of the limited prayer sought for and without going into the merits of the petitioner's representation dated 29.03.2018, there shall be a direction to the 1 to 3 respondents to consider the petitioner's representation on its own merits and pass appropriate orders, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order. Such an exercise shall be done after giving due opportunity to the petitioner as well as 4 to 8 respondents and to any other person who may be interested in the subject matter.

5. With the above observation, this writ petition stands allowed. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(T&P) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The District Collector, District Collector's Office, Trichy-1,

2. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Endowment, Ammamandapam Salai, Srirangam, Trichy-6,

3. The Executive Officer, Arulmighu Sedal Mariamman Teple, Having Office at Arulmigu Panjavarnaswamy Temple, Woraiyur, Trichy-3, +1cc to Mr.R.Sundar, Advocate Sr.No.60851 +2cc to Mr.C.Guhaseela Rupan, Advocate Sr.No.60972 PNN VB/RSK/SAR3/26.04.2018/3P/7C W.P.(MD) No.7925 of 2018 12.04.2018