Velmurugan.S v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed for the issue of a writ of mandamus, directing the second respondent not to interfere with the administration of the Temple.

2.It is brought to the notice of this Court that during the pendency of the writ petition, considering the rival claims made by two parties, the HR and CE Department has taken over the administration of the temple and presently, the Revenue Divisional Officer has been appointed as Thakkar to administer the Temple.

3.In the light of the above, no further order is required to be passed in the writ petition. Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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¶1The Revenue Divisional Officer, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

¶2The Tahsildar, Thovalai, Kanyakumari District.

¶3The Sub-Inspector of Police, Bootha Pandi Police Station, Kanyakumari District.

N.ANAND VENKATESH, J. PNM ORDER IN and WMP(MD)No.14002 of 2021

08.11.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.11.2023 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH and WMP(MD)No.14002 of 2021 S.Velmurugan ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District. 2. The Tahsildar, Thovalai, Kanyakumari District. 3. The Sub-Inspector of Police, Bootha Pandi Police Station, Kanyakumari District. 4. Valliammal ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent not to interfere into the petitioners administration inclusive of holding the key and conducting the poojas in Arulkulamadaswamy Temple situated in Azhagiapandipuram village, Thovalai taluk, Kanyakumari District, which is the subject matter of a proceeding in O.A.No.1 of 2009 pending before the Joint Commissioner, HR and CE department (ADM, Tirunelveli). For Petitioner : Mr. R.Anand For Respondents : Ms.S.Jayapriya (R1&R2) Government Advocate Mr.R.Sivakumar (R3) Government Advocate (Crl.Side) Mr.C.M.Arumugam (R4)