lessees to some extent of the lands belonging to the 3rd respondent Temple. The petitioners constructed the superstructures by spending their own money and their rent has been revised periodically. The grievance of the petitioners is that though they are using the said lands for residential purpose only, the 3rd respondent fixed the rent on par with commercial purpose. Further, the 3rd respondent has also mentioned wrong extent of the land in their occupation in the notices. Therefore, the petitioners through their Association has given a representation to the respondents 1 and 3. A reply has been given by the 1st respondent dated 05.11.2013 directing the 2nd respondent to take necessary action in this regard. Since the same has been not considered, the petitioners filed revision under Sections 21 and 22(c) of Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Act. In the meantime, the 3rd respondent temple referred the matter for eviction proceedings under Section 78 of the Act to the 2nd respondent without giving any opportunity to the petitioners. The revision filed by the petitioners has been returned twice for proper compliance. Hence, the present Writ Petitions came to be filed.
