A writ petition filed for mandamus directing authorities to consider a representation and show cause against alleged temple demolition. Respondents reported a meeting was held and an understanding reached. The petition was consequently closed.
The writ petition and connected miscellaneous petition were closed. No costs awarded.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 06.06.2023
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH
W.P No.13212 of 2023 and WMP No.12948 of 2023
Sri Vidya Valam Vinayagar Koil Trust, Registered under Society Act Reg. No.133 of 2011 Rep. by its Vice President R.Ravi, M/56 years, S/o.Raman Having office at No.12, Pappammal Street GKM Colony, Chennai 600 082.
... Petitioner
vs.
1.The Commissioner The Greater Chennai Corporation Rippon Building Chennai 600 003.
2.The Chairman Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board No.5, Kamaraj Salai Chennai 600 005.
3.The Executive Office Zone Office – 6 The Greater Chennai Corporation No.158, Strahans Road, Otteri Chennai 600 012.
... Respondents
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 1st and 3rd Respondents to consider the Petitioner's representation dated 17.03.2023.
For Petitioner : Mr.T.Nixon
For Respondents : Mr.D.B.R.Prabhu (for R1 & R3)
Mr.S.Karthikeyan (for R2) Standing counsel O R D E R
This writ petition was filed for a direction to the
respondent to consider the representation made by the petitioner on
17.03.2023 and to take a decision.
Mr.D.B.R.Prabhu, learned Standing Counsel, takes notice
for res pondents 1 and 3.
2. Mr.S.Karthikeyan, learned Standing Counsel, takes notice for second respondent.
3. It is seen from records that the petitioner trust was
called for a meeting through notice dated 16.03.2023
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and the representatives of the petitioner trust had attended the meeting. The apprehension of the petitioner is that an attempt is being made to demolish the entire temple.
4. Learned Standing Counsel appearing for Greater Chennai Corporation shall take instructions and report before this Court as to the final decision taken after the
meeting. Post this writ petition on 06.06.2023 under the caption 'for orders'.
at and the petitioner will proceed further in accordance with the understanding reached with Chennai Corporation.
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4.
06.06.2023
Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order Neutral Citation Case : Yes/No
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To
1.The Commissioner The Greater Chennai Corporation Rippon Building Chennai 600 003.
2.The Chairman Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board No.5, Kamaraj Salai Chennai 600 005.
3.The Executive Office Zone Office – 6 The Greater Chennai Corporation No.158, Strahans Road, Otteri Chennai 600 012.
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N. ANAND VENKATESH, J.
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W.P No.13212 of 2023 and WMP No.12948 of 2023
06.06.2023
1 issue framed by the court
Whether this Court should direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 17.03.2023 regarding a meeting concerning temple demolition apprehensions.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Sri Vidya Valam Vinayagar Koil Trust
The Commissioner The Greater Chennai Corporation
The Chairman Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board
The Executive Office Zone Office 6 The Greater Chennai Corporation
N. ANAND VENKATESH
As recorded by the court registry
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