Madras High CourtWP(MD)/17143/2018disposed of

Miras.G.Periannan v. The Executive Officer

2018-08-02Honourable Mr Justice M.S. Ramesh2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 02.08.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P.(MD) No.17143 of 2018 Miras.G.Periannan ... Petitioner vs.

The Executive Officer Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Board (Pudukottai Temples) Government Combines Offices Complex Pudukottai.

... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of writ of mandamus directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 06.07.2018 and to pass suitable direction regarding goat sacrifice and to perform poojas scheduled to be celebrated on 17.08.2018 in usual manner in the temple namely " Sri Adaikalam Kaathar Swamy" situated within the temple premised of " Sri Mavayal Kaattu Ayyanar" Thirukoil, Keelanthaniyam Village, Ponnamaravathy Taluk, Pudukottai District. For Petitioner :

Mr.Babu Rajendran For Respondent :

Mr.G.Madhavan

O R D E R

Mr.G.Madhavan, learned Standing Counsel, takes notice for the respondent.

2. By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

3. It is the grievance of the petitioner that his representation dated 06.07.2018 seeking a direction regarding goat sacrifice and to perform poojas, has not been considered by the respondent till date and therefore, he has filed the present writ petition.

4. This Court has not expressed any of its view with regard to the merits of the representation made by the petitioner. It is needless to point out that whenever a representation of this nature is made, the respondents are duty bound to consider the same in one way or the other. Non-consideration of the same would amount to dereliction of ordinary duties of their office and as such, this Court would be justified in invoking its powers conferred under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to direct them to consider the petitioner's representation within a stipulated time. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

5. In view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, there shall be a direction to the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 06.07.2018 on its own merits and take further action in accordance with law, on or before 15.08.2018 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 to any other persons who may be interested in the subject matter.

6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CO) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar(CS-I) To The Executive Officer Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Board (Pudukottai Temples) Government Combines Offices Complex Pudukottai.

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