S.Balamurugan, v. The Commissioner,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.09.2022

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE J.SATHYA NARAYANA PRASAD S.Balamurugan ... Petitioner -vs1.The Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment 119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034 2.The Joint Commissioner / Executive Officer Arulmigu Subramaniaswamy Temple Tiruchendur-628 215 Thoothukudi District ... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to form a temporary shed around the corridor of the Lord Subramaniya Swamy Temple, situated at Tiruchendur in Thoothukudi District as narrated in the petitioner's representation dated 17.05.2018, within a time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner :

Mr.S.Neelamegam For Respondents :

Mr.S.P.Maharajan Special Government Pleader for R1 Mr.M.Muthugeethayan for R2

O R D E R

[Order of the Court was made by R.MAHADEVAN, J.] The prayer in this writ petition is for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the second respondent to form a temporary shed around the corridor of the Lord Subramaniya Swamy Temple, situated at Tiruchendur in Thoothukudi District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 17.05.2018, within a time stipulated by this Court.

2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned counsel appearing for the second respondent submitted that the main grievance of the petitioner, as narrated in his representation dated 17.05.2018, has already been redressed inasmuch as a permanent shed has been erected around the corridor of the Temple and with regard to the other grievances, the second respondent will take into consideration of the same and pass appropriate orders.

3. In view of the above submission of the learned counsel appearing for the second respondent, the writ petition is closed. However, as submitted by the learned counsel for the second respondent, the second respondent shall consider the grievances of the petitioner, except formation of a temporary shed as a permanent shed has already been erected, and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, as early as possible. No costs. [R.M.D., J.] [J.S.N.P., J.] 15.09.2022 Index :

Yes / No Internet :

Yes / No krk To:

The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment, 119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034.

R.MAHADEVAN , J.

and J.SATHYA NARAYANA PRASAD, J.

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