Dismissed

A.Radhakrishnan v. The Chief Secretary to

Madras HC8 Oct 2021WP/22084/2021

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What is this about?

Writ petition filed seeking writ of Mandamus to secure and restore temple land. Petitioner requested liberty to file fresh petition after withdrawing current one. Court allowed withdrawal with liberty to file fresh petition impleading only relevant authorities, dismissing the current petition.

What did the court decide?

Petitioner permitted to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to file a fresh writ petition on the same cause of action by impleading only relevant authorities.

A.Radhakrishnan Vs The Chief Secretary to — Constitutional and Fundamental Rights | Madras HC (2021)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 08.10.2021

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CORAM :

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE T.S.SIVAGNANAM AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SATHI KUMAR SUKUMARA KURUP

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W.P.NO.22084 OF 2021 AND W.M.P.NO.23303 OF 2021

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A.Radhakrishnan ... Petitioner

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Vs.

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The Chief Secretary to Government, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 2. The Secretary to Government, Public (Law & Order -C) Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 3. The Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 4. The Secretary to Government, Home Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 5. The Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 6. The Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 7. The Secretary to Government, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department,

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Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009.

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The Secretary to Government, Energy Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 9. The Secretary to Government, Secretariat, Commercial Taxes and Registration Department, Chennai – 600 009. 10.The Secretary to Government, Tourism Culture & Endowments Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 11.The Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005. 12.The Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005. 13.The Director of Survey and Settlement, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005. 14.The Director of Town and Country Planning, CMDA office complex, Koyambedu, Chennai – 600 107. 15.The Commissioner of Municipal Administration, Santhome High Road, Chennai – 600 028. 16.The Director of Town Panchayat, Santhome High Road, Chennai – 600 028. 17.The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015. 18.The Inspector General of Registration, 100, Santhome High Road, Chennai – 600 028.

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19.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, 119, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai – 600 034. 20.The Director General of Police, Dr.Radhakrishnan Road, Chennai – 600 004.

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21.The Additional Director of Police, Law & Order, Dr.Radhakrishnan Road, Chennai – 600 004.

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22.The Superintendent of Police, Anti Land Grabbing Special Cell, DGP's Office, Chennai – 600 004. 23.The Director, National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management, Anna University Campus, Chennai – 600 025.

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24.The Inspector General of Police, Central Zone, Trichirapalli. 25.The District Collector, Nagapattinam. 26.The District Collector, Thiruvarur.

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27.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, Nagapattinam.

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28.The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Vedaranyeswararswamy Thirukoil, Vedaranyam, Nagapattinam District.

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29.The Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department, for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi.

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30.The Salt Commissioner, Lavan Bhawan, 2-A Lavan Marg, Jhalana Doongri, Jaipur – 302004, Rajasthan.

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31.The Deputy Salt Commissioner, 26, Haddows Road, Shastri Bhavan, Chennai. ... Respondents Prayer :

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Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to secure and safeguard the vast track to an extent of 28,609.06 acres and restore the same to in favour of 28^th respondent temple by considering petitioner representations dated 11.08.2021 & 23.08.2021.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Marudhachalamurthy

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For R1 to R18 : Mr.P.Muthukumar & R20 to R26 State Government Pleader

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For R19, R27, R28 : Mr.R.Bharanidharan

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O R D E R

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(Order of the Court was made by T.S. SIVAGNANAM, J.) (Through Video Conferencing)

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We have pointed out to the learned counsel for the petitioner that there are no sufficient pleadings to support the case of the petitioner as against all the 31 respondents who have been impleaded.

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2.The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he will file a better affidavit. This prayer is rejected and therefore, we were inclined to dismiss the writ petition.

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3.However, the learned counsel for the petitioner prays that the petitioner may be permitted to withdraw the writ petition and file a fresh writ petition on the same cause of action only by impleading those respondents who are relevant to the matter. This endorsement has been made by way of letter, which has been shared in the Chat Box, and a printed copy be retained in the case bundle.

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4.This writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn with liberty to file a fresh writ petition on the same cause of action by

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impleading only those authorities who are connected with the cause of action. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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Sd/-

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Assistant Registrar(CS IV)

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//True Copy//

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Sub Assistant Registrar

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The Chief Secretary to Government, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009.

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The Secretary to Government, Public (Law & Order -C) Department, Secretariat,

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Chennai – 600 009.

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The Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009.

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The Secretary to Government, Home Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 5. The Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 6. The Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 7. The Secretary to Government, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009.

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The Secretary to Government, Energy Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 9. The Secretary to Government, Secretariat, Commercial Taxes and Registration Department, Chennai – 600 009. 10.The Secretary to Government, Tourism Culture & Endowments Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 11.The Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005. 12.The Commissioner of Land Administration , Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005. 13.The Director of Survey and Settlement, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005. 14.The Director of Town and Country Planning, CMDA office complex, Koyambedu, Chennai – 600 107. 15.The Commissioner of Municipal Administration, Santhome High Road, Chennai – 600 028. 16.The Director of Town Panchayat, Santhome High Road, Chennai – 600 028. 17.The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015. 18.The Inspector General of Registration, 100, Santhome High Road, Chennai – 600 028. 19.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department,

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119, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai – 600 034.

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20.The Director General of Police, Dr.Radhakrishnan Road, Chennai – 600 004.

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21.The Additional Director of Police, Law & Order, Dr.Radhakrishnan Road, Chennai – 600 004.

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22.The Superintendent of Police, Anti Land Grabbing Special Cell, DGP's Office,

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Chennai – 600 004.

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23.The Director, National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management, Anna University Campus,

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Chennai – 600 025.

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24.The Inspector General of Police, Central Zone, Trichirapalli.

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25.The District Collector, Nagapattinam. 26.The District Collector, Thiruvarur. 27.The Joint Commissioner,

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Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, Nagapattinam.

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28.The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Vedaranyeswararswamy Thirukoil, Vedaranyam, Nagapattinam District.

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29.The Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry Department, for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi.

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30.The Salt Commissioner, Lavan Bhawan, 2-A Lavan Marg, Jhalana Doongri,

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Jaipur – 302004, Rajasthan.

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31.The Deputy Salt Commissioner, 26, Haddows Road, Shastri Bhavan, Chennai.

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+1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.53154

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W.P.No.22084 of 2021

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KSM(CO) PM/26/10/2021

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