D.Muthiah v. The Joint Commissioner

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.10.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ D.Muthiah, : Petitioner Vs

1. The Joint Commissioner, HR and CE Dept, B1 Salai, Ellis Nagar, Madurai.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur Division, Vellaripatti Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

3. Karuppasamy,

4. Alagusundaram,

5. Samayamuthu, : Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st Respondent to constitute a committee comprising members from the village for renovation/consecration/construction of the proposed new temple for the deity Ammachi Amman situated at Rajakoor Village based on the representation, 1/4

dated 04.11.2020 preferred by the petitioner. For Petitioner : Mr.V.P.Rajan For R1 & R2 : Mr.N.Ramesh Arumugam Government Advocate For R3 to R5 : Mr.Dr.C.Gunaseelarupan

ORDER

This Writ Petition had been filed in the nature of Mandamus, seeking a direction to the 1st Respondent to constitute a committee comprising members from the village for renovation/consecration/construction of the proposed new temple for the deity Ammachi Amman situated at Rajakoor Village based on the representation, dated 04.11.2020 preferred by the petitioner.

2.When the matter is taken up for hearing today, the learned Counsel appearing for the Respondents 3 to 5 submitted that by proceedings, dated 30.03.2022, the private respondents have been appointed as hereditary trustees for the said temple. It was further submitted that the prayer for constituting a committee for renovation/consecration/construction of the proposed new temple may no longer survive.

3.A copy of the said proceedings is circulated to the learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner, who on perusing the same agreed to the above 2/4

said proceedings.

4.In view of the above, this writ petition stands closed. No costs. 10.10.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No lr To

1. The Joint Commissioner, HR and CE Dept, B1 Salai, Ellis Nagar, Madurai.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur Division, Vellaripatti Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

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MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.

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