V.Kesavan v. The Executive Engineer
Case brief
What is this about?
In a writ petition, the Court examined a plea to stop the construction of a water plant on temple land without permission under Section 34 of the HR & CE Act. Relying on the submission that the proposal was pending consideration, the Court closed the petition without granting directions.
What the court decided
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 14.03.2016
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUBBIAH
W.P.No.552 of 2016
and
W.M.P.No.388 of 2016 & W.M.P.No.4926 of 2016
V.Kesavan ... Petitioner
Vs.
- 1.The Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Water and Drainage Board, Rural Water Scheme (RWS),
- Salem, Salem District.
- 2.The Assistant Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Water and Drainage Board, Rural Water Scheme (RWS), Camp at Veerakkal, Mettur Taluk, Salem District.
- 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Salem-1.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether patience to construct a water plant in temple land without permission from HR & CE under Section 34.
Whether the petitioner has the locus standi to challenge the construction on temple land.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
V.Kesavan
- respondent
The Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Water and Drainage Board
- respondent
The Assistant Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Water and Drainage Board
- respondent
The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department
- respondent
Fit Person/Executive Officer at Arulmigu Kottai Alagirinatha Perumal Temple
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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