V.Pethanan v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE V.Pethanan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, rep. by Secretary to Government, Hindu Religious Endowment Department, Fort. St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Commissioner, Chennai- 34.

3.The Joint Commissioner, M.Palam, Ellis Nagar, Madurai - 16.

4.The Executive Officer, Arulmighu Sree Kambarayaperumal and Kasivisvanatha Temple, Kambam, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District.

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to vacate the unauthorized occupants made in the premises owned by Arulmigu Sree Kambarayaperumal and Kasivisvanatha Temple, Kambam, comprised in Survey No.769 and 857, Kambam City, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District and let the same in public auction so as to collect the fare rent from the occupants of the temple premises by considering petitioner's representation dated --05-2020.

For Petitioner :

Mr.S.C.Herold Singh For Respondents :

Mr.P.Subbaraj Spl. Govt. Pleadser (for R1 to R3) Dr.C.Guhaseelasuban (for R4)

O R D E R

[Order of the Court was made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.] This writ petition is filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to vacate the unauthorized occupants made in the premises owned by Arulmigu Sree Kambarayaperumal and Kasivisvanatha Temple, Kambam, comprised in Survey No.769 and 857, Kambam City, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District and let the same in public auction so as to collect the fare rent from the 2/5

occupants of the temple premises by considering petitioner's representation dated --05-2020.

2. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to 3, on instructions, would submit that action under Section 78 of the H.R. and C.E Act has been initiated, and after concluding the proceeding, all further actions will be initiated.

3. In view of the above submissions, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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2.The Commissioner, Chennai- 34.

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3.The Joint Commissioner, M.Palam, Ellis Nagar, Madurai - 16.

4.The Executive Officer, Arulmighu Sree Kambarayaperumal and Kasivisvanatha Temple, Kambam, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District.

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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

and DR.A.D.MARIA CLETE, J.

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