M.P.R. Malaiyandi @ Ashok v. The Commissioner

ORDER This writ petition is filed for the issue of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to conduct the Kumbabisekam festival at Arulmigu Mamundi Ayanar Temple, Kancharampettai Village, Madurai North District based upon the representation of the petitioner dated

08.04.2023.

¶2Mr.P.Subbaraj, learned Special Government Pleader, appearing for respondents 1 and 2, on instruction, would submit that the Department is ready to conduct the Kumbabisekam festival.

¶3Recording the above submission, this Writ Petition is disposed of directing respondents 1 and 2 to conduct the Kumbabisekam festival on a date to be fixed for the same. The fixing of date shall be done within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

27.04.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes abr To

1.The Commissioner, Tamil Nadu Hindu religious and Charitable Endowment Board, Chennai.

2.The Joint Commissioner, Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board, Ellis Nagar, Madurai.

P.T.ASHA, J. abr Dated: 27.04.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.04.2023 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA M.P.R.Malaiyandi @ Ashok .. Petitioner Vs. 1.The Commissioner, Tamil Nadu Hindu religious and Charitable Endowment Board, Chennai. 2.The Joint Commissioner, Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board, Ellis Nagar, Madurai. 3.The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Mamundi Ayyanar Temple, Melur, Madurai. .. Respondents Prayer :- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to conduct the Kumbabisekam festival at Arulmigu Mamundi Ayanar Temple in Kancharampettai Village of Madurai North District based upon the representation of the petitioner dated 08.04.2023 within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Ramsundarvijayraj For RR1 & 2 : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader