Senthil Kumar v. The Joint Commissioner

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Senthilkumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Joint Commissioner, Office of the Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Theppakulam Street, Near Meleshwarar Kovil, Thiruvaanai Kayal, Trichy - 620 005.

2.K.Baskaran ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to take the petitioner's complaint dated 10.10.2025 on file and dispose of the same within the time period stipulated by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Pozhilan For Respondents : Mr.G.Suirya Ananth Additional Government Pleader for R.1 Mr.R.Murali for R.2

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The second respondent is the hereditary trustee of the petition mentioned temple. The petitioner herein has given a complaint against the second respondent. The prayer in the writ petition is that the first respondent should take the same on file, hold enquiry and give disposal. Now that the petitioner has brought it to the notice of the first respondent, it is for the first respondent to take a call. At the instance of a solitary individual, the writ Court will not be justified in issuing any positive direction. The matter is left entirely to the discretion of the first respondent to decide.

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3.This Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 07.11.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No MGA To The Joint Commissioner, Office of the Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Theppakulam Street, Near Meleshwarar Kovil, Thiruvaanai Kayal, Trichy - 620 005.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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