S.Sembulingam (Thiruvali v. The Joint Commissioner

W.P.(MD)No.6797 of 2017 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.07.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.6797 of 2017 S.Sembulingam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Tiruchirapalli.

2.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Pudukkottai.

3.The Executive Officer, Arulmighu Kuttiyandavar and Mariamman Temple, Vembarampatti Village, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai Taluk.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to dispose of the representation given by the petitioner dated 13.10.2016 by taking necessary action in appointing the non hereditary trustees of as "Sri Arulmighu Kuttiyandavar, Sri Mariamman Temple situated at Vembaramapatti Village, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Sakthivel For R1 and R2 : Mr.V.R.Shanmuganathan Special Government Pleader For R3 : Mr.Madhavan

O R D E R

Heard Mr.V.Sakthivel, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, Mr.V.R.Shanmuganathan, learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the first and second respondents and Mr.Madhavan, learned counsel appearing for the third respondent.

2. The petitioner is a devotee of the petition mentioned temple. He wants the authorities to take action for appointing non https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD)No.6797 of 2017 hereditary trustee for the temple. He has also given a representation dated 13.10.2016.

3. When the matter was taken up for disposal, the learned Special Government Pleader, on instructions, submits that action has already been taken and that three persons including the petitioner have been nominated as non hereditary trustees.

4. In view of the above, nothing survives for further consideration in this matter. Accordingly, this writ petition is dismissed as infructuous. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-II) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) ta 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 Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Tiruchirapalli.

2.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Pudukkottai.

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