Madras High CourtWP(MD)/18583/2024disposed of

C.Arulkumar v. The State Of Tamil Nadu Rep.By Its

2024-08-02Honourable Mr Justice C. Saravanan5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.08.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN C.Arunkumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its District Collector, Karur District, Thanthonimalai, Karur-639 007, Karur Taluk and District.

2.The Joint Commissioner of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, 1st Floor of Thiruppur Commercial Complex, Thiruppur to Palladam Road, Thiruppur Town Extension, Thiruppur-641 604.

3.The Commissioner of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, NO.119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034.

4.K.Muthukumar ... Respondents 1/5

Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents No.1 to 3 to take appropriate action against the 4th respondent for illegally misappropriating the funds and usurping the Temple Properties of Arulmigu Mariamman Temple, Car Street , Karur District by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 23.07.2024.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Ramaguru For R1 - R3 : Mr.P.T.Thiraviam Government Advocate For R4 : Mr.E.K.Kumaresan

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed a Mandamus seeking direction to the respondents 1 to 3 to take appropriate action against the 4th respondent for illegally misappropriating the funds and usurping the Temple Properties of Arulmigu Mariamman Temple, Car Street , Karur District by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 23.07.2024.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, learned Government Advocate for the respondents 1 to 3 and the learned counsel for the 4th respondent.

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3. Although this writ petition is opposed by the learned counsel for the 4th respondent, I am of the view that the writ petition can be disposed of by directing the 2nd respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 23.07.2024 alleging certain misdeeds and misappropriation of funds of the Temple by the 4th respondent. Therefore, the 2nd respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 23.07.2024 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law after hearing the petitioner and the 4th respondent. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

4. Accordingly, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 02.08.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes gbg 3/5

To 1.The District Collector, Karur District, Thanthonimalai, Karur-639 007, Karur Taluk and District.

2.The Joint Commissioner of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, 1st Floor of Thiruppur Commercial Complex, Thiruppur to Palladam Road, Thiruppur Town Extension, Thiruppur-641 604.

3.The Commissioner of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, NO.119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034.

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C.SARAVANAN, J.

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