E.Arumuga Velar, v. The Commissioner,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 21.08.2017

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.K.SASIDHARAN and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.8320 of 2017 E.Arumuga Velar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment, No.119, Nungampakkam High Ways, Chennai-34.

2.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli District.

3.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment, Alagesapuram Main Road, Thoothukudi-2.

4.A.Soma Sundara Velar ... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to appoint a Special Officer to manage the Temple namely Pachaiperumal Ayyanar Temple situated at Ariyapuram, Kottarakuruchi Village, Srivaikuntam Taluk, Thoothukudi District by considering the petitioner representation dated 21.03.2017. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Robinson For Respondents 1 to 3 : Mr.M.Govindan Special Government Pleader For 4th Respondent : Mr.B.N.Raja Mohamed

O R D E R

*********** [Order of the Court was made by G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.] The writ petitioner seeks a direction for appointing Special Officer for managing the Pachaiperumal Ayyanar Temple situated at Ariyapuram, Kottarakuruchi Village, Srivaikuntam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2.The writ petitioner has already given a representation dated 21.03.2017. This request of the petitioner is opposed by

the counsel for the fourth respondent herein. It is now seen that the third respondent herein had already submitted a report dated 18.10.2016 to the second respondent herein. 3.The second respondent is the competent authority to take a decision in the matter. The second respondent is therefore directed to enquire into the petitioner's representation dated 21.03.2017 and take a decision and pass orders in accordance with law, after hearing,the petitioner herein as well as the fourth respondent. Since the fourth respondent is the affected party, due opportunity should be given to him to put forth his case. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4.The Writ Petition is accordingly disposed of. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(co) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment, No.119, Nungampakkam High Ways, Chennai-34.

2.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli District.

3.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment, Alagesapuram Main Road,Thoothukudi-2.

+1cc to M/S.A.ROBINSON, Advocate SR.No.73541 +1cc to Special Government Pleader, SR.No. 73908 rmi MAS/MR-KKR/SAR1:07.09.2017:2P-6C ORDER MADE IN W.P.(MD)No.8320 of 2017 21.08.2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/