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Jegan.M v. The Commissioner

2021-04-23Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh29 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.04.2021

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH Jegan.M S/o.Madasamy , Shop.No.1, Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . ... Petitioner in WP(MD). 8364/ 2021 Selvakumar.S.N S/o.Neelakandan, Shop.No.22, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . ... Petitioner in WP(MD). 8365/ 2021 V.M.Mahendran S/o.Maraperumal, Shop.No.2,Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . ... Petitioner in WP(MD). 8366/ 2021 S.Ganesan S/o.Sivananainthaperumal, Shop.No.3, Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . ... Petitioner in WP(MD). 8367/ 2021 Suyambukani S/o. Petchimuthu, Shop.No.23, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . ... Petitioner in WP(MD). 8368/ 2021 Vishnuraja.U S/o. Udayar, Shop.No.24, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . ... Petitioner in WP(MD). 8369/ 2021 1/29

C.Lakshmi W/o.Chithiraivel , Shop.No.4, Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD). 8370/ 2021 Vishnuraja.U S/o. Udayar, Shop.No.25, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD). 8371/ 2021 M.Sudhakarbabu S/o.Murugesan , Shop.No.5, Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD). 8372/ 2021 K.Karuppiah S/o.Karusamy , Shop.No.6, Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD). 8373/ 2021 Annapushpam W/o.Velladurai, Shop.No.7, Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD). 8374/ 2021 Isakki Muthu.K S/o. Kannan, Shop.No.

27, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD). 8375/ 2021 Prabakar.J S/o.Jeyaraman, Shop.No.8, Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD).

Palvannan.S S/o. Sivasubramanian, Shop.No.28, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD). 8377/ 2021 M.Kanagaraj S/o.Muthu, Shop.No.9, Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD). 8378/ 2021 Palvannan.S, S/o. Sivasubramanian, Shop.No.29, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD). 8379/ 2021 Loganathan S/o.Selvam , Shop.No10, Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD). 8380/ 2021 Krishnavel.R S/o. Ramaiya, Shop.No.30, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD). 8381/ 2021 Ramajayam.T S/o. Thirunavukkarasu, Shop.No.

32, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD). 8382/ 2021 S.Neelavannan S/o.Sivasubramanian , Shop.No.12, Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD).

Muthukamatchi.M W/o. Murugaperumal , Shop.No.31, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD). 8384/ 2021 V.Saravanan S/o.Velautham , Shop.No.13, Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD). 8385/ 2021 Gandhi.S S/o. Samuthirapandian, Shop.No.34, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD). 8386/ 2021 Annathai @ Chandhra W/o. Kanagaraj , Shop.No.33, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD). 8387/ 2021 A.Subbiah S/o.Arumuganayanar, Shop.No.14, Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD). 8388/ 2021 C.Alagusundari W/o.Chithiraivel , Shop.No.

16, Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD). 8389/ 2021 C.Ponraj S/o.Chithiraivel, Shop.No.15, Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD).

V.M.Mahendran S/o.Maraperumal, Shop.No.17, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD). 8391/ 2021 Veeralakshmi.K W/o. Kadarkarai Nadar, Shop.No.35, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD). 8392/ 2021 Sivabalagurunathan S/o. Suyambulingam, Shop.No.36, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD). 8393/ 2021 T.Dhanushkumar S/o.Thangavelraj , Shop.No.18,Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD). 8394/ 2021 Anantammal.K.M W/o.Muniyandi, Shop.No.37, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD). 8395/ 2021 Palanichamy S/o.Kaliyappan, Shop.No.

19, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD). 8396/ 2021 Jayaraj.K S/o. Gurusamy, Shop.No.39, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . Petitioner in WP(MD).

K.Kannan S/o.Kulanthaivel, Shop.No.20, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . ... Petitioner in WP(MD). 8398/ 2021 Subramanian.R, S/o. Ramasamy Konar, Shop.No.41, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . ... Petitioner in WP(MD). 8399/ 2021 Maharajan S/o. Chokkalingam, Shop.No.42, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . ... Petitioner in WP(MD). 8400/ 2021 K.Selvam S/o.Kannan , Shop.No.21, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticorin District . ... Petitioner in WP(MD). 8401/ 2021 Rathakrishnan.R S/o. Ramaiya, Shop.No.43, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . ... Petitioner in WP(MD). 8402/ 2021 Rampal.A S/o. Arumuga Nadar, Shop.No.45, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathway , Tirunchendur , Tuticcorin District . ... Petitioner in WP(MD). 8403/ 2021 Ponraj.C S/o. Chithiraivel, Shop.No.5, Nalikinaru Backside, Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Thirukoil, Tirunchendur, Tuticorin District .

... Petitioner in WP(MD). 8404/ 2021 6/29

- Vs. -

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8364/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8365/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8366/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8367/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8368/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai. 7/29

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8369/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8370/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8371/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8372/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8373/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8374/ 2021 8/29

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8375/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8376/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8377/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8378/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8379/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8380/ 2021 9/29

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8381/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8382/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8383/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8384/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8385/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8386/ 2021 10/29

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8387/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8388/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8389/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8390/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8391/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8392/ 2021 11/29

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8393/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8394/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8395/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8396/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8397/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8398/ 2021 12/29

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8399/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8400/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8401/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8402/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8403/ 2021

1. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department , Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur , Thothukudi District ... Respondents in WP(MD). 8404/ 2021 13/29

Prayer in WP(MD). 8364/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.1 , Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and pass such further or other orders as this Honble Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the above case and thus render justice.

Prayer in WP(MD). 8365/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.22, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and to pass such other further order or orders as this Honorable Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. Prayer in WP(MD). 8366/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.2, Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and pass such further or other orders as this Honble Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the above case and thus render justice.

Prayer in WP(MD). 8367/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.3 , Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the 14/29

basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and pass such further or other orders as this Honble Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the above case and thus render justice.

Prayer in WP(MD). 8368/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.23, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and to pass such other further order or orders as this Honorable Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. Prayer in WP(MD). 8369/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.24, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and to pass such other further order or orders as this Honorable Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. Prayer in WP(MD). 8370/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.4 , Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and pass such further or other orders as this Honble Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the above case and thus render justice.

Prayer in WP(MD). 8371/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing 15/29

the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.25, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and to pass such other further order or orders as this Honorable Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. Prayer in WP(MD). 8372/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.5 , Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and pass such further or other orders as this Honble Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the above case and thus render justice.

Prayer in WP(MD). 8373/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.6, Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and pass such further or other orders as this Honble Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the above case and thus render justice.

Prayer in WP(MD). 8374/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.7 , Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and pass such further or other orders as this Honble Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the above case and thus render justice.

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Prayer in WP(MD). 8375/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.27, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and to pass such other further order or orders as this Honorable Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. Prayer in WP(MD). 8376/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.8 , Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and pass such further or other orders as this Honble Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the above case and thus render justice.

Prayer in WP(MD). 8377/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.28, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and to pass such other further order or orders as this Honorable Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. Prayer in WP(MD). 8378/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.9, 17/29

Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and pass such further or other orders as this Honble Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the above case and thus render justice.

Prayer in WP(MD). 8379/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.29, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and to pass such other further order or orders as this Honorable Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. Prayer in WP(MD). 8380/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.10, Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and pass such further or other orders as this Honble Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the above case and thus render justice.

Prayer in WP(MD). 8381/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.30, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and to pass such other further order or orders as this Honorable Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. Prayer in WP(MD). 8382/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of 18/29

Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.32, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and to pass such other further order or orders as this Honorable Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. Prayer in WP(MD). 8383/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.12, Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and pass such further or other orders as this Honble Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the above case and thus render justice.

Prayer in WP(MD). 8384/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.31, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and to pass such other further order or orders as this Honorable Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. Prayer in WP(MD). 8385/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.13 , Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and pass such further or other orders as this Honble Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the above case and thus render 19/29

justice.

Prayer in WP(MD). 8386/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.34, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and to pass such other further order or orders as this Honorable Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. Prayer in WP(MD). 8387/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.33, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and to pass such other further order or orders as this Honorable Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. Prayer in WP(MD). 8388/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.14 , Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and pass such further or other orders as this Honble Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the above case and thus render justice.

Prayer in WP(MD). 8389/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period 20/29

of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.16 , Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and pass such further or other orders as this Honble Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the above case and thus render justice.

Prayer in WP(MD). 8390/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.15, Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and pass such further or other orders as this Honble Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the above case and thus render justice.

Prayer in WP(MD). 8391/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.17 , Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and pass such further or other orders as this Honble Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the above case and thus render justice.

Prayer in WP(MD). 8392/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.35, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and to pass such other further order or orders as this Honorable Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. Prayer in WP(MD). 8393/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the 21/29

Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.36, Anugraha Vilasam, Southern Side of Pathyway, Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and to pass such other further order or orders as this Honorable Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. Prayer in WP(MD). 8394/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.18, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and pass such further or other orders as this Honble Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the above case and thus render justice.

Prayer in WP(MD). 8395/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.37, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and to pass such other further order or orders as this Honorable Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. Prayer in WP(MD). 8396/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.19 , Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and pass such further or other orders as this Honble Court deems fit and 22/29

proper in the circumstances of the above case and thus render justice.

Prayer in WP(MD). 8397/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.39, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and to pass such other further order or orders as this Honorable Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. Prayer in WP(MD). 8398/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.20 , Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and pass such further or other orders as this Honble Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the above case and thus render justice.

Prayer in WP(MD). 8399/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.41, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and to pass such other further order or orders as this Honorable Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. Prayer in WP(MD). 8400/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further 23/29

period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.42, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and to pass such other further order or orders as this Honorable Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. Prayer in WP(MD). 8401/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.21 , Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and pass such further or other orders as this Honble Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the above case and thus render justice.

Prayer in WP(MD). 8402/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.43, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and to pass such other further order or orders as this Honorable Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. Prayer in WP(MD). 8403/ 2021 :

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.45, Anugraha Vilasam, Northern Side of Pathyway , Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and to pass such other further order or orders as this Honorable Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. Prayer in WP(MD). 8404/ 2021 :

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Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other writ or order in the nature of Writ directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease granted to the petitioner by an order dated 06/06/2018 which expires on 05/06/2021 for a further period of 6 months and to relax the payment of rent for the period of March 2020 to September 2020 in respect of the Shop.No.5, Nalikinaru Backside, Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Thirukoil, Tiruchendur, Tuticorin District, Tiruchendur on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 12/11/2020 and to pass such other further order or orders as this Honorable Court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. For Petitioners : Mr.R.G.Shankar Ganesh (In all W.Ps) For Respondents : Mr.K.P.

Narayanakumar, (In all W.Ps) Spl. Govt. Pleader for R1 Mr.Muthu Geethiyan, Spl. Govt. Pleader for R2 ***** COMMON ORDER The issue involved in all these Writ Petitions are common and hence, they are taken up together, heard and disposed of through this common order.

2. The issue involved in all these Writ Petitions pertains to the request made by the petitioners seeking for the extension of lease granted in their favour, which is about to expire on 05.06.2021 and for the waiver/relaxation from payment of rent for the period from March 2020 to September 2020.

3. Heard Mr.R.G.Shankar Ganesh, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner in all these Writ Petitions, Mr.K.P.Narayanakumar, learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the first respondent in all these Writ Petitions and Mr.Muthu Geethian, learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the second respondent in all these Writ Petitions.

4. Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Kovil Valagam Viyabarigal Sangam, had earlier approached this Court and filed W.P.(MD)No.8001 of 2021, seeking for granting lease to the members of the Sangam beyond their lease period. This Court considered the issue in detail and dismissed the Writ Petition, by an order dated 17.04.2021. The relevant portions in the order are extracted hereunder: 25/29

"3. For the purpose of the present case, two proceedings and the earlier orders passed by this Court in W.P.(MD)No.19268 of 2018 has a lot of relevance. It is an admitted case that the members belonging to the petitioner association were permitted to put up shops by the second respondent for a long time. Thereafter, in the year 2017, the structure collapsed and the members belonging to the petitioner association were permitted to have temporary shops and the terms and conditions was prescribed by the first respondent, by proceedings dated 09.04.2018. It is made very clear at clauses 1, 11 and 12 of the proceedings that the temporary arrangement is only for a period of three years and on the expiry of the three years, the lease will automatically come to an end and thereafter, the shops will be allotted only based on public auction.

4. The petitioner association specifically accepted to the terms and conditions imposed by the first respondent, by their letter dated 01.05.2018. Subsequently, the second respondent passed an order through proceedings dated 06.06.2018, by allotting totally 83 shops to the members of the petitioner association. It is also brought to the notice of this Court that the period is coming to an end on 05.06.2021.

5. It is also relevant to note the order passed by the Honourable Division Bench in W.P.(MD)No.19268 of 2018. In the said order, there is a specific mention to the proceedings of the first respondent dated 09.04.2018. The Division Bench proceeded to pass the following order and the relevant portions are extracted hereunder: "2. Mr.M.Muthugeethaiyan, learned Standing Counsel appearing for the third respondent, would submit that in view of the fire accident occurred on 03.02.2018, all the existing shops in and around the temple were asked to vacate. Thereafter, a decision was taken to permit them to be in the new places for a period of three years as licensees subject to the conditions, imposed by the Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Chennai, dated 09.04.2018. The above conditions imposed by the Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, would indicate that what is given is only a license and after the expiry of the period of three years, a fresh auction will be conducted.

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3. In view of the aforesaid submission, the grievance of the petitioner stands addressed sufficiently. When the existing licensees were asked to vacate the shops, naturally and necessarily, they have to be accommodated.

4. In such view of the matter, the decision of the respondents in granting the period of three years cannot be found fault with, more so, when the same is not challenged. However, on a perusal of the conditions imposed by the Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, we are of the view that the licensees are bound to hand over the vacant possession, after the expiry of period of license, in the event they fail to become successful bidders in the ensuing auction. Therefore, it is made clear that if any construction is made or put up by them, that will not give them any right, after the expiry of period of license. It is further made clear that after the expiry of the period of license, the respondents are bound to bring the shops for fresh public auction and therefore, there cannot be any question of extension of the license as well as the renewal."

6. In view of the above, this Court does not find any illegality or infirmity in the decision taken by the second respondent through the impugned proceedings dated 11.03.2021. The reference made by the petitioner association to Rule 11 of Religious institution Lease of (Immovable Property) Rules 1963 is to be considered by the respondents and a decision more beneficial to the temple must be taken. It is not for the petitioner to decide what will be more beneficial to the temple and that is not the scope of the Rule. The members of the petitioner association are bound by the conditions imposed by the respondents which was also accepted by them and now they cannot be permitted to wriggle out of the same and sing a different song."

5. In view of the above order, the individual members of the Sangam cannot now be allowed to approach this Court seeking for extension of lease period beyond 05.06.2021. Entertaining such a plea in all these Writ Petitions will only amount duplication of the same issue which has already been considered by this Court in the Writ Petition referred supra.

6. The only other issue that requires the consideration of this Court is with regard to the waiver/relaxation of the payment of the 27/29

lease amount for the period from March 2020 to September 2020. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the second respondent submitted that the request made by the lessees for the waiver of the rent, during the pandemic period, is under the active consideration of the first respondent and the first respondent will take into consideration all the facts and circumstances and take a decision as expeditiously as possible. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the second respondent therefore submitted that insofar as the relief seeking for waiver/relaxation of the payment of rent, the petitioner can await the decision of the first respondent.

7. In view of the categorical stand taken by the second respondent, it is made clear that the petitioners and other lessees, similarly placed, can await for the final decision of the first respondent with regard to the waiver/relaxation of the payment of the rent.

8. All these Writ Petitions are disposed of accordingly. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS III) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS ) vsm Note :

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To 1.The Commissioner, Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Numgambakkam, Chennai.

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2.The Joint Commissioner/Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Samy Temple, Thiruchendur, Thothukudi District.

1CC TO MR. R.G.SHANKAR GANESH, ADVOCATE SR 17683 2CC'S TO MR.M.MUTHUGEETHAYAN, ADVOCATE SR 17318 1CC TO THE SPL GOVT PLEADER SR 17571 TR 06/05/2021 29P/7C 23.04.2021 29/29