S.Natarajan v. The District Collector

ORDER This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.11.2020.

¶2Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government's counsel, takes notice on behalf of the respondents 1, 5 & 6 and Mr.Veerabathran Prasanth M., takes Page3 of 6 notice on behalf of the respondents 2 & 3 and Mr.R.Sanjay, takes notice on behalf of the 4th respondent.

¶3By consent of the parties, the main petition is taken up for disposal in the stage of admission itself.

¶4The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner filed a representation dated 30.11.2020 before the 5th respondent, requesting them restore patta in favour of the petitioner's temple. However, though the said representation was considered by the 5th respondent, no final order was passed till date. Hence, this petition.

¶5In reply, the learned counsel for the respondent would submit that the petitioner's representation will be disposed of within a period of 2 weeks and hence, he requests this Court to pass appropriate orders.

¶6Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record.

¶7In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the 5th respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 30.11.2020 and after issuing notice to all the concerned Page4 of 6 parties, dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 2 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶8With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 15-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nsa To

¶1The district collector District collectors office, Coimbatore 641 018

¶2The Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment, Nungambakkam, Chennai 34

¶3The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment, Commercial tax department complex, Dr. Balasundaram road, Coimbatore town and taluk,

¶4The Executive officer Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani swamy thirukovil, No. 504 Sukrawarpet Road, Coimbatore Town and Taluk, Coimbatore district 641 001

¶5The Revenue Divisional officer Coimbatore South Division, Page5 of 6 Coimbatore district

¶6The Tahsildar Coimbatore South Taluk, Coimbatore district 641 018 WPoNo.o22299oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. nsa WPoNo.o22299oofo2026 15-06-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 15-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY S.Natarajan s/o. Late. Subramaniam, No. 43 Uppu thotta Gowder Lane, Krishnan Street, Coimbatore taluk and district, 641 001 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The district collector District collectors office, Coimbatore 641 018 2. The Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment, Nungambakkam, Chennai 34 3. The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment, Commercial tax department complex, Dr. Balasundaram road, Coimbatore town and taluk, 4. The Executive officer Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani swamy thirukovil, No. 504 Sukrawarpet Road, Coimbatore Town and Taluk, Coimbatore district 641 001 5. The Revenue Divisional officer Coimbatore South Division, Coimbatore district Page2 of 6 6. The Tahsildar Coimbatore South Taluk, Coimbatore district 641 018 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Revenue Divisional officer, Coimbatore South Division, Coimbatore district the 5th respondent herein to pass a final order in respect of enquiry proceedings in Na.Ka.No. 4950/ 2019 / B2 and consequently to cancel the patta stands in the name of 4th respondent temple and restore the patta stands in the petitioners temple namely Arulmigu Sivasubramaniam Swamy Bajanai Madalayam situated at No. 43, Upputhottai, Gowder lane, Krishnan street, Coimbatore Town, Coimbatore taluk and district pin code 641 001 in respect of the petition properties in accordance with law within a time stipulated by this Honble court For Petitioner(s): Mr.L.Gavaskar For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Govt's Cl. for R1, R5 and R6. Mr.Veerabathran Prasanth, Govt's Cl, HR & CE for R2 & R3. Mr.R.sanjay for R4.