P.Karuppaiah v. The Joint Commissioner

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.06.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN P.Karuppaiah ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Trichy.

2.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Trichy.

3.Selvam ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus to direct the 1st and 2nd respondent to appoint the petitioner as a Hereditary Poosari of the Arulmigu Sri Thenimalai Kannimar Temple situated at Karuppur Village, Manaparai Taluk, Trichy based on the representation of the petitioner on 31.10.2023. For petitioner : Mr.G.Gomathisankar For respondents : Mr.P.T.Thiraviam Government Advocate for R1 & R2 1/3

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ORDER

There is no merits in the present Writ Petition as the prayer sought for is contrary to the Section 55(2) of the TNHR&CE Act, 1959. However, the petitioner is given liberty to give suitable representation for appointing him as a Hereditary Poosari in the subject temple.

This Writ Petition is dismissed with above liberty. No costs. Index : Yes / No 11.06.2024 Internet : Yes / No apd To 1.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Trichy.

2.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Trichy.

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C.SARAVANAN, J.

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