Nesaraj. I v. Church Of South India Kanyakumari Diocese

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY I.Nesaraj ...Petitioner Vs.

1.Church of South India Kanyakumari Diocese, Represented by its Bishop, 71-A, Dennis Street, Weavers Colony, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District - 629 001.

2.The Bishop, CSI Kanyakumari Diocese, 71-A, Dennis Street, Weavers Colony, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District - 629 001.

3.Church of South India Trust Association (CSITA), Represented by its Honorary Secretary, No.5, Whites Road, Royapettah, Chennai - 600 014.

4.The Sub Registrar, Kollencode, Paarssala Kollengode Road, Kanyakumari District - 629 160.

5. J.Jayaraj 6.Rev.Anilkumar 7.P.N.George Jebaraj 8.CSI Palkulam Church, Represented by its Secretary, Killiyoor, Kanyakumari District. ...Respondents 1/4

PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1, 2 and 3 to take immediate disciplinary action against the respondents 5 to 8 involved in the misappropriation of church properties and funds, on the basis of his representation, dated 14.05.2024, within a stipulated period as fixed by this Court. For Petitioner :Mr.C.Rajakumar For R1 :Mr.F.Deepak For R2 :Mr.G.Sailendrababu For R4 :Mr.S.Saji Bino Special Government Pleader *****

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1, 2 and 3 to take immediate disciplinary action against the respondents 5 to 8 involved in the misappropriation of church properties and funds, on the basis of his representation, dated 14.05.2024, within a stipulated period as fixed by this Court.

2.The allegation against the respondents 5 and 6 is misappropriation of church properties. Church activities will not come within the purview of writ jurisdiction. Therefore, this court is not inclined to entertain this writ petition. Hence, the writ petition is dismissed. However, the petitioner is at liberty to approach the appropriate Court, if so advised. No costs. 2/4

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The Sub Registrar Kollencode, Paarssala Kollengode Road, Kanyakumari District - 629160.

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S.SRIMATHY , J.

Tmg ORDER MADE IN DATED : 09.07.2025 4/4