V.S.Saathalingam v. The Commissioner

O R D E R This petition has been filed seeking to directing the respondents to implement the order passed by the 2nd respondent in A.P.No.3 of 2022 dated

08.06.2023 and consequently reinstate the petitioner in service with continuity of service, attendant and consequential benefits including monetary benefits and arrears payable to the petitioner, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

¶2The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner was removed from service, and the same was challenged before the appropriate authority. It is further submitted that the second respondent, after considering the matter, passed an order in A.P. No. 3 of 2022, dated 08.06.2023, directing the reinstatement of the petitioner with continuity of service. Despite the said order, the third respondent has failed to implement the order passed by the second respondent. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

¶3Heard the learned counsel appearing for the state/respondents 1 and 2 and the learned counsel appearing for the 3rd respondent.

¶4Therefore, this Court directs the third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation in the light of the order passed by the second respondent, dated 08.06.2023, and to implement the said order within a period of one week from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, as no appeal has been filed against the order passed by the second respondent. It is also brought to the notice of this Court that the petitioner is due to attain the age of superannuation within a period of six months.

¶5With these directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs.

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¶1The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, No.119,Mahatma Gandhi Salai, Chennai.

¶2The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Madurai,.

¶3The Managing Trustee, Arulmigu Kottai Mariamman Thirukovil, West Car Street, Dindigul Town, Dindigul District. S.SRIMATHY, J msrm W.P.(MD)No.21172 of 2026 and WMP(MD).No.15718 of 2026

27.07.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 27.07.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.(MD)No.21172 of 2026 and WMP(MD).No.15718 of 2026 V.S.Saathalingam ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, No.119,Mahatma Gandhi Salai, Chennai. 2. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Madurai,. 3. The Managing Trustee, Arulmigu Kottai Mariamman Thirukovil, West Car Street, Dindigul Town, Dindigul District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to implement the order passed by the 2nd respondent in A.P.No.3 of 2022 dated 08.06.2023 and consequently reinstate the petitioner in service with continuity of service, attendant and consequential benefits including monetary benefits and arrears payable to the petitioner, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.Y.Prakash For Respondents : Mr.C.Jeganathan Counsel for the state of Tamil Nadu (For R1 & R2) Mr.M.Madhu Prakash (For R3)