R.Sathyamurthy v. The Commissioner
Case brief
What is this about?
The court observed that the cause of action was over as the festival functions had already been held. It directed respondent authorities to address the pendency of a related civil suit within fifteen days and closed the petition without granting the writ.
What did the court decide?
Petition closed with no directions granted to implement the service plan due to the festival having already taken place.
What the court decided
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 09.01.2017
CORAM :
The Hon'ble MR.SANJAY KISHAN KAUL, CHIEF JUSTICE
AND
The Hon'ble MR.JUSTICE M.SUNDAR
W.P.No.493 of 2017
- R.Sathyamurthy .. Petitioner -vs-
- The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Nungambakkam, Chennai-34. 2. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Villupuram. 3. Asst. Commissioner/Fit Person, Shri Aranganatha Temple, Thiruvarangam Village, Sankarapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi Revenue Division, Villupuram District. 4. Executive Officer, Shri Aranganatha Temple, Thiruvarangam Village, Sankarapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi Revenue Division, Villupuram District. 5. Revenue Divisional Officer, Kallakurichi, Villupuram District. 6. Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sankarapuram, Villupuram District. .. Respondents
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether to grant a writ of mandamus directing implementation of a decision for community palanquin services during a festival.
How to address the complication arising from a pending civil suit barred under the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
R. Sathyamurthy
- respondent
The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department
Coram
Sanjay Kishan Kaul
Case details
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