How To Check Madras High Court Judgement

1. The Commissioner Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department Nungambakkam, Chennai – 34.

2. The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department Dr. Balasundaram Salai Coimbatore – 641 018.

3. The Assistant Commissioner Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department Coimbatore.

4. The Inspector Dr. Balasundaram Salai Coimbatore – 641 018.

Prayer:- Writ Petition filed below Article 226 of Constitution of India, 1950, praying to issue an Writ of Mandamus directing Respondents to consider my representation dated 10.11.2023 in time time-bound manner in pursuance of a communication dated 11.10.2023 in vide proceedings Na.Ka.No.105257/2023/E3 issued by the First Respondent to the Third Respondent and to pass suitable orders that are deemed to be fit and proper

For Petitioner : Ms. V.S.Usharani

For Respondents : Mr. C.Jayaprakash, Government Advocate

O R D E R

Heard Ms. V.S.Usharani, Learned Counsel for the Petitioner and Mr. C.Jayaprakash, Learned Government Advocate, who takes notice for Respondent, & perused the materials placed on record, apart from pleadings of the partie.

2. The grievance ventilated by the Petitioner is that he had made a representation dated 10.11.2023 to the Third Respondent to take over the administration of Arulmigu Azhagu Marriamman Kovil situated at Ward No. 32, Block No.22, T.S. No.104, Arulmigu Kavaiyakaliyamman Kovil situated at Ward No.32, Block No.22-C and Arulmigu Pattathueswari Udanmar Kalyanasundareshwar Temple situated at Ward No. 32, Block No.20, T.S. No. 158, Masakalipalayam, Uppilipalayam (Post), Coimbatore, South Taluk, Coimbatore, pursuant to the letters dated 11.10.2023 sent by the First Respondent to the Third Respondent, but as it did not evoke any response, it has necessitated the filing of this Writ Petition.

3. Learned Government Advocate appearing for the Respondents, on instructions, states that on receipt of the said representation, the Third Respondent had inspected the Temple on 15.12.2023 and further action would be taken.

4. Having regard to the relief sought in this Writ Petition, this Court without expressing any view on the merits of the controversy passes the following the order:-

I.  The concerned authority shall immediately examine the representation dated 10.11.2023 made by the Petitioner including ascertaining as to whether the Petitioner would be entitled for the relief claimed;

II. If it is found that any other details or supporting documents is necessary, the deficiencies in which regard shall be informed in writing to Petitioner requiring the same to be furnished within an time frame of not less than 10 days for the same;

III. In the event of not being satisfied with the requirements even thereafter, an enquiry shall be conducted affording full opportunity of personal hearing to the Petitioner and all other persons concerned to explain their position in that regard;

IV. A reasoned order shall be passed dealing with each of the contentions raised on merits and in accordance with law and the decision taken communicated under written acknowledgment; and

         V. The report of such compliance shall be filed by 31.03.2024 before the Registrar (Judicial) of the Court.

As a result, the Writ Petition is willing on the aforesaid terms. No costs

08.01.2024

Index: Yes/No

NCC: Yes/No

Note: Issue order copy by 20.02.2024.

Maya To,                               

1. The Commissioner Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department Nungambakkam, Chennai – 34.

2. The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department Dr. Balasundaram Salai Coimbatore – 641 018.

3. The Assistant Commissioner Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department Coimbatore.

4. The Inspector Dr. Balasundaram Salai Coimbatore – 641 018.

Copy to

1. The Registrar (Judicial), Madras High Court, Chennai – 600 104.

2. V.Subnramaniyan, S/o. Venkatachala Gounder, Residing at Door No. 3, South Street, Masakalipalayam, Uppulipalayam, Coimbatore, South Taluk, Coimbatore – 641 015