Vairavan.Al v. The Principal Secretary

ORDER The present writ petition has been filed by an Executive Officer of Arulmighu Boominatha Samy Thirukovil, Veeravanallur seeking a direction as against the first respondent for expedious disposal of his appeal pending before him.

¶2According to the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, the petitioner had suffered an order of censure, at the hands of the second respondent herein, by his order dated 26.07.2023. Challenging the said order, the petitioner has filed an appeal before the first respondent, on 12.09.2023 which is still pending.

¶3Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

¶4Considering the above said facts, the first respondent herein is directed to dispose of the appeal and pass orders, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after giving due opportunity to the writ petitioner.

¶5With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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¶1The Principal Secretary, Tamil Nadu Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments Department, Secretariat, Chennai.

¶2The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai – 600 034. R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J. ebsi W.P(MD)No.30263 of 2023

19.12.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.12.2023 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.30263 of 2023 AL.Vairavan ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Principal Secretary, Tamil Nadu Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments Department, Secretariat, Chennai. 2. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai – 600 034. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to dispose the petitioner's representation/ appeal, dated 12.09.2023 within a stipulated time as fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Mathavan For Respondents : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader