Ayyakalai .D v. The Commissioner

ORDER This writ petition has been filed seeking for a Mandamus directing the respondents No.1 to 3 to appoint fit person to Arulmigu Villiyar Temple, Puluthipatti Village, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 20.04.2023.

¶2Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents 1 to 4.

¶3Considering the limited relief sought for by the petitioner in this writ petition, this Court is inclined to dispose of the writ petition with a direction to the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the representation of the petitioner and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order after affording a reasonable opportunities to the petitioner and all interested parties.

¶4This writ petition stands disposed of with the above directions. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Chennai-600 034.

2.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Sivagangai Division, Sivagangai District.

3.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District.

4.The Inspector, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Sivankovil, Thirupathur, Sivagangai District.

P.T.ASHA, J. sbn W.P.(MD)No.12860 of 2023 and W.M.P.(MD).No.10890 of 2023

05.06.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :05.06.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA W.P.(MD)No.12860 of 2023 and W.M.P.(MD).No.10890 of 2023 D.Ayyakalai ...Petitioner Vs. 1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Chennai-600 034. 2.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Sivagangai Division, Sivagangai District. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District. 4.The Inspector, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Sivankovil, Thirupathur, Sivagangai District. 5.Poosarimeyyan 6.Ganesan 7.Ayyakalai @ Kodumbathevan 8.Jeyaprakash 9.Manickam 10.Moorthy ...Respondents PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents No.1 to 3 to appoint fit person to Arulmigu Villiyar Temple, Puluthipatti Village, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 20.04.2023. For Petitioner :Mr.M.Suresh For Respondents :Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader for R1 to R4