A.Sudalaiveerapandian v. The Joint Commissioner

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.06.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN A.Sudalaiveerapandian ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Executive Officer/Thakkar, Arulmigu Maruthamaran Sudalai Madasamy Vagayara Temple, Varthagareddypatti Village, Thoothukudi.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus to direct the 1st respondent to dispose the O.A.No. 30 of 2023 filed under Section 64 of HR&CE.

For petitioner : Mr.P.Banuprasath For respondents : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader ***** 1/4

ORDER

Mr.P.Subbaraj, learned Special Government Pleader takes notice for the respondents.

2. The petitioner field this Writ Petition for a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to dispose the O.A.No.30 of 2023 filed under Section 64 of TNHR&CE Act, 1959.

3. The learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents would submit that O.A.No.30 of 2023 will be disposed of within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. Since the request of the petitioner is that there is a temple festival, which is to be held during the month of July 2024, the petitioner may move a suitable application for interim relief. Based on prima facie merits of the case, the Joint Commissioner may decide the case and pass interim orders. 2/4

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

2.The Executive Officer/Thakkar, Arulmigu Maruthamaran Sudalai Madasamy Vagayara Temple, Varthagareddypatti Village, Thoothukudi.

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C.SARAVANAN, J.

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