Petitioner challenged the rejection of his request for a lease extension for hair collection in a temple ruined by the pandemic. High Court dismissed the writ, directing the temple authority to decide on the plea on merits within three weeks.
Directed the third respondent to dispose of the representation on merits within three weeks from receipt of the order.
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W.P.(MD)No.359 of 2021
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.01.2021
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.359 of 2021 and W.M.P.(MD)No.280 of 2021
P.Sathishkumar ... Petitioner
Vs.
Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowment(HR&CE), No.119, Uttamar Gandhi Salai,
Nungambakkam,
Chennai – 600 034.
Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable
Endowment Department,
Madurai.
Sri Moongilanai Kamatchiamman temple,
Devathanapatti Post,
Periyakulam Taluk,
Theni District.
... Respondents
Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the third respondent to extend the petitioner's lease period for collection of removal Hair which is donated by the devotees in front of the third respondent temple by considering his representation dated 19.12.2020.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Madhavan
For R-1 & R-2 : Mr.K.P.Narayanakumar, Special Government Pleader.
For R-3 : Mr.Chandrasekar * * *
O R D E R
Heard the learned counsel on either side.
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To:
Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowment(HR&CE), No.119, Uttamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600 034.
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MJ (CO) NR (02/02/2021) 3P : 4C
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the writ petitioner, who lost the opportunity to enjoy his licence for hair collection due to the pandemic, is entitled to an extension of the licence period.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
P. Sathishkumar
The Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowment (HR&CE)
The Joint Commissioner, Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department
The Executive Officer, Sri Moongilanai Kamatchiamman temple
G.R. Swaminathan
As recorded by the court registry
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