Kathireswaran .P v. The District Collector

O R D E R The writ petition has been filed by the Poosari of Kammpathadi Perumal Kovil, Uthappanayakkanur, Madurai District, seeking a direction against the second respondent / Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Madurai District, to consider the representations given by the petitioner dated

11.01.2023 and 20.02.2023 and thereby retrieve the lands of the said temple.

¶2The learned Additional Government Pleader, who had taken notice on behalf of the second respondent had forwarded the instructions received, wherein, the District Revenue Officer, Madurai had issued proceedings in this regard relating to lands of the temple. A representation has also made that the hereditary trustee of the temple, Chandrasekara Pandiyan is also be recognized and should be heard during the proceedings.

¶3The petitioner may also be invited to offer his views but primarily, let the District Revenue Officer, proceed with the enquiry, conduct the enquiry and complete it within a reasonable time preferably, on or before 31.07.2023. No further orders are required.

¶4With the above direction, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

23.03.2023 Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No NCC : Yes / No rm To

1.The District Collector Madurai, Madurai District.

2.The Joint Commissioner HR & CE Department, Madurai, Madurai District.

C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J. rm

23.03.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 23.03.2023 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN P.Kathireswaran ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector Madurai, Madurai District. 2.The Joint Commissioner HR & CE Department, Madurai, Madurai District. 3.Balakrishnan 4.Murugan 5.Chellakannu ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 11.01.2023 and 20.02.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Selvaraj For Respondents : Mr.J.Ashok - for R1 Additional Government Pleader Mr.M.Senthil Ayyanar - for R2 Government Advocate