T.Nallaiaya v. The Executive Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.07.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.T.SELVAM AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE A.M.BASHEER AHAMED W.P.[MD].No.15003 of 2018 T.Nallaiaya : Petitioner Vs.

The Executive Officer, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Board, (Pudhukottai Temples) Government Combined Offices Complex, Pudhukkottai.

: Respondent PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.07.2018 and to pass suitable direction regarding the goat sacrifice performed in the temple namely Sri Mavayal Kattu Ayyanar Thirukovil and its subtemples situated as Keelathanichiyam Village, Ponnamaravathy Taluk, Pudhukottai District.

For petitioner : Mr.Babu.Rajendran For respondent : Mr.G.Madhavan Standing Counsel

O R D E R

[Order of the Court was made by C.T.SELVAM, J.] The petitioner filed this Writ Petition to direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.07.2018 and to pass suitable direction regarding the goat sacrifice performed in the temple namely Sri Mavayal Kattu Ayyanar Thirukovil and its sub-temples situated as Keelathanichiyam Village, Ponnamaravathy Taluk, Pudhukottai District.

2. The petitioner, who is stated to be a Worshiper of Sri Mavayal Kattu Ayyanar Thirukovil, has submitted a representation dated 02.07.2018, before the respondent. The said representation, till date, remains unanswered.

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3. We have heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel for the respondent.

4. Mr.G.Madhavan, learned Standing Counsel, for the respondent, on instructions, informs that the representation of the petitioner dated 02.07.2018 will be considered by the respondent on merits and in accordance with law, within a time frame, that may be fixed by this Court.

5. Recording the said submission, the Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 02.07.2018 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law on or before 24.07.2018 and the outcome of the representation of the petitioner shall be intimated to him. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (AS) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Executive Officer, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Board, (Pudhukottai Temples) Government Combined Offices Complex, Pudhukkottai.

+1CC to Mr.Babu Rajendran Advocate in SR.No.72462. +1CC to Mr.G.Mathavan Advocate in SR.No.72656. LS/RJ2 DS/SV/SAR-1 :13.07.2018: 2P/4C ORDER MADE IN W.P.[MD].No.15003 of 2018 12.07.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/