Raja, S/O.Karuppiah, v. the Joint Commissioner
Case brief
What is this about?
The Madras High Court disposed of a writ petition challenging temple land encroachment. The Court found that eviction proceedings under Section 78 of the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act had already been initiated. It directed the respondeent Executive Officer to continue and complete the eviction within 12 weeks. Petitioner's prayer was partly granted by directing authorit
What did the court decide?
Directed the 3rd respondent to continue eviction proceedings under Section 78 of the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act and complete them within 12 weeks.
What the court decided
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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 17.10.2016
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.BHARATHIDASAN
Writ Petition (MD) No.18394 of 2016 and W.M.P.(MD).No.13230 of 2016
Raja ...Petitioner
Vs.
1.The Joint Commissioner,
Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Uthamarkoil, Srirangam, Trichy.
2.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Pudukkottai.
3.The Executive Officer cum Thakkar, A/m.Kalyana Ramasamy Thirukoil, Mimisal & Post, Avudaiyarkoil Taluk, Pudukkottai District. ... Respondents
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the writ petitioner is entitled to a direction to initiate eviction proceedings for temple land encroachment when such proceedings have already been initiated under Section 78 of the Tamil Nad
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Raja
- respondent
The Joint Commissioner
- respondent
The Assistant Commissioner
- respondent
The Executive Officer cum Thakkar
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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