M. Rajendran v. The Commissioner

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 17.12.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE M.Rajendran .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, 119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Thousand Lights West, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034.

2.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Thiruvanaikaval, Trichy - 620 001.

3.The Executive Officer, Pudukottai Temples, Pudukottai.

4.Chinnadurai, 5.Adaikkan .. Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to expedite the proceedings in O.A.Nos.16 of 2016 and 18 of 2016 within the stipulated time would be fixed by this Court and consider the petitioner's representation dated 04.12.2020. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sivakumar For Respondents : Mr.K.P.Narayana Kumar for R1 & R2 Special Government Pleader Mr.G.Mathavan for R3 Standing Counsel

ORDER

(This writ petition is heard through video conference) This writ petition has been filed for a Mandamus seeking for a direction to the second respondent to expedite the proceedings in O.A.Nos.16/2016 and 18/2016, within a stipulated time to be fixed by this Court.

2.Heard Mr.S.Sivakumar, learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr.K.P.Narayana Kumar, learned Special Government Pleader, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 & 2 and Mr.G.Mathavan, learned Standing Counsel, who accepts notice on behalf of the third respondent.

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3.By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 4.The petitioner has filed the above referred Original Applications, seeking for declaration as a hereditary poosari at the temples namely Arulmigu Mavayal Kattu Ayyanar Temple and its Sub Temples namely Arulmigu Karuppasamy Temple, Arulmigu Adaikalam Temple, Arulmigu Udaiyandi Temple. The O.As. are pending on the file of second respondent.

5.The learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents 1 and 2 would submit that the respondents require a minimum period of four months for disposal of the aforementioned O.As. filed by the petitioner.

6.After recording the submission of the learned Special Government Pleader, this Court directs the second respondent to dispose of O.A.Nos.16/2016 & 18/2016 filed by the petitioner, within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

7.With the aforesaid directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (AS) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) TM Note: In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

To 1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, 119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Thousand Lights West, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034.

2.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Thiruvanaikaval, Trichy - 620 001.

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3.The Executive Officer, Pudukottai Temples, Pudukottai.

+1CC to M/s.SPl.GP,SR.No.26673 dated 21/12/2020 +1CC to Mr.S.Sivakumar,Advocate,SR.No.25967 dated 17/12/2020 17.12.2020 SS(CO) KB(07.01.2021) 3P 6C 3/3