S.S. Ravindaran, v. The Commissioner,
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 27.04.2021
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH W.P.(MD)No.20803 of 2014 (Through Video Conference) S.S.Ravindran ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The Commissioner, 119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungampakkam, Chennai - 600 034.
2.The Joint Commissioner, No.1, West Chithirai Street, Madurai - 625 001.
3.The Assistant Commissioner, "Jawan Bhavan", West Veli Street, Madurai - 625 001.
4.S.K.Rajendran ... Respondents *R4 impleaded vide Order of this Court made in M.P.(MD) No.1 of 2015 dated 27.04.2021 P RAYER:
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to consider petitioner's representations dated 12.08.2013, 11.03.2014 and 25.03.2014 made in the interest and welfare of A/m. Gothandaramasamy Temple situated at Door No.188, Kamarajar Salai, Madurai with regard to the matter initiating legal proceeding against its trustees and appointing "Fit Person"for the said temple. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Sivasubramanian For Respondents : Mr.K.P.Narayanakumar Special Government Pleader
O R D E R
This Writ Petition has been filed for the issue of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the representation made by the petitioner wherein the petitioner has sought for initiating proceedings against the Trustees and for appointment of fit person to manage the affairs of the Temple. 1/3
2. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3 submitted that based on the representation made by the petitioner, a notice came to be issued to the Trustees on 19.03.2019 for the purpose of conducting an enquiry and taking a decision to appoint a fit person. The learned Special Government Pleader further submitted that there was no progress subsequently and some time limit may be fixed by this Court for the completion of the enquiry and to pass orders.
3. Heard Mr.P.Sivasubramanian, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.K.P.Narayanakumar, learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.
4. Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the subsequent developments that has been taken place, there shall be direction to the second respondent to complete the enquiry after giving an opportunity to all the interested parties and take a decision strictly in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. The petitioner is directed to make a fresh representation to the second respondent along with a copy of this order.
6. This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above directions. No costs.
Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS III) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) sts 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, 119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungampakkam, Chennai - 600 034.
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2.
The Joint Commissioner, No.1, West Chithirai Street, Madurai - 625 001.
3.
The Assistant Commissioner, "Jawan Bhavan", West Veli Street, Madurai - 625 001.
+1 CC to M/s.P.SIVASUBRAMANIAN, Advocate (SR-17974[F] dated 29/04/2021) +1 CC to M/s.SPL GP (SR-17966[F] dated 28/04/2021) W.P.(MD)No.20803 of 2014 27.04.2021 RC(15.07.2021) 3P-6C 3/3