K.Krishnan v. The Joint Commissioner

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.09.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN K.Krishnan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Madurai Division, O/o. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Madurai.

R.Paramanantha Velar (Died) 2.B.Ravishankar, Hereditary Trustee, A/m. Adaikalam Katha Ayyanar Temple, Chellakulam, Kulasekara Kottai, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent namely the Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and 1/4

Charitable Endowments Department, Madurai to dispose O.A.No.5 of 2016 within the time to be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Rajalingam For Respondents : Mr.P.Subbaraj, Spl. Government Pleader for R1.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the writ petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader for the first respondent. 2.The first respondent is directed to dispose of O.A.No.5 of 2016 on the merits and in accordance with law within a period of six months from the date of receipt a copy of this order. I have not gone into the merits of the matter.

3.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 03.09.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:- The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Madurai Division, O/o. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Madurai.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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