S.K.Thangavel, v. The Commissioner
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner sought writ to quash auction notification for temple lands. Court held auction did not materialize as no bidders appeared and closed the petition.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 04.01.2017
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE B.RAJENDRAN
WRIT PETITION No.111 of 2017
S.K.Thangavel
... Petitioner
vs.
1. The Commissioner,
Hindu Religious and Charitable
Endowment Department,
Nungambakkam,
Chennai 600 034.
2. The Joint Commissioner,
Hindu Religious and Charitable
Endowment Department,
Dr.Balasundaram Road,
Coimbatore – 641 018.
3. The Executive Officer,
A/m.Vaithyanathaswamy Temple,
Sulur Taluk,
Coimbatore District.
Having Office at
A/m.Thandumariamman Temple,
Avinashi Road,
Coimbatore. ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of certiorarified mandamus calling for the records pertaining to the impugned auction cum tender notification dated 16.12.2016 issued by the 3rd respondent herein and quash the same and consequently forbear the respondents and their men and agents from interfering with the peaceful possession and management of the lands of the petitioner in Survey Nos.79 & 157/2, Kangayampalayam Village, Sulur Taluk, Coimbatore District.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
S.K. Thangavel
- respondent
The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department
- respondent
The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department
- respondent
The Executive Officer, A/m. Vaithyanathaswamy Temple
Case details
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