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K.Chokalingam v. The Commissioner

Madras HC1 Jun 2023WP/13682/2023

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What is this about?

In this writ petition under Article 226, the petitioner sought directions under Article 226 to dispose of his representation regarding temple management. The Court directed the second respondent to respond within four weeks and disposed of the petition. No costs awarded.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the second respondent to respond to the petitioner's representation dated 19.10.2022 within four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

K.Chokalingam Vs The Commissioner — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2023)

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Writ Petition No.13682 of 2023

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 01.06.2023

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH Writ Petition No. 13682 of 2023

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K.Chokalingam S/o.Kuppusamy

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...Petitioner

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The Commissioner,

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HR & CE (Hindu Religious Charitable Endowment)Department, Uthamar Gandhi Road,

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Chennai – 600 034.

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The Joint Commissioner,

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O/o.The Joint Commissioner,

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HR & CE (Hindu Religious Charitable Endowment)Department, Cotton Market Complex,

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Tiruppur – 638 105.

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Mariandi,

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Managing Trustee, Arulmigu Vathadu Kaliamman Temple,

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Udayam, Avampalayam Post, Muthur Via, Kangyam Taluk, Tiruppur District.

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Ramandi, Managing Trustee, Arulmigu Vathadu Kaliamman Temple, Udayam, Avampalayam Post,

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Muthur Via, Kangyam Taluk, Tiruppur District.

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5. R.Suppandi, Managing Trustee,

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Arulmigu Vathadu Kaliamman Temple, Udayam, Avampalayam Post, Muthur Via, Kangyam Taluk, Tiruppur District.

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Venkatachalam, Managing Trustee, Arulmigu Vathadu Kaliamman Temple, Udayam, Avampalayam Post, Muthur Via, Kangyam Taluk, Tiruppur District.

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Seeniandi, Managing Trustee, Arulmigu Vathadu Kaliamman Temple, Udayam, Avampalayam Post, Muthur Via, Kangyam Taluk, Tiruppur District.

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Koliandi, Managing Trustee, Arulmigu Vathadu Kaliamman Temple, Udayam, Avampalayam Post, Muthur Via, Kangyam Taluk, Tiruppur District.

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Suppandi, Managing Trustee, Arulmigu Vathadu Kaliamman Temple, Udayam, Avampalayam Post, Muthur Via, Kangyam Taluk, Tiruppur District.

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10.Palaniandi, Managing Trustee, Arulmigu Vathadu Kaliamman Temple, Udayam, Avampalayam Post, Muthur Via, Kangyam Taluk, Tiruppur District.

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11.Gopalan, Managing Trustee, Arulmigu Vathadu Kaliamman Temple, Udayam, Avampalayam Post, Muthur Via, Kangyam Taluk, Tiruppur District.

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12.Sadasivam, Managing Trustee,

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Arulmigu Vathadu Kaliamman Temple, Udayam, Avampalayam Post, Muthur Via, Kangyam Taluk, Tiruppur District.

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13.Sekar, Managing Trustee, Arulmigu Vathadu Kaliamman Temple, Udayam, Avampalayam Post, Muthur Via, Kangyam Taluk, Tiruppur District.

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14.Ganapathy, Managing Trustee, Arulmigu Vathadu Kaliamman Temple, Udayam, Avampalayam Post, Muthur Via, Kangyam Taluk, Tiruppur District.

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15.Sinnandi, Managing Trustee, Arulmigu Vathadu Kaliamman Temple,

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Udayam, Avampalayam Post, Muthur Via, Kangyam Taluk, Tiruppur District.

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16.Palaniandi, Managing Trustee, Arulmigu Vathadu Kaliamman Temple, Udayam, Avampalayam Post, Muthur Via, Kangyam Taluk, Tiruppur District.

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17.Valliammal, Managing Trustee, Arulmigu Vathadu Kaliamman Temple, Udayam, Avampalayam Post, Muthur Via, Kangyam Taluk, Tiruppur District.

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18.Pongiammal, Managing Trustee, Arulmigu Vathadu Kaliamman Temple, Udayam, Avampalayam Post, Muthu Via, Kangyam Taluk, Tiruppur District.

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19.Ramandi, Managing Trustee, Arulmigu Vathadu Kaliamman Temple, Udayam, Avampalayam Post,

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Muthu Via, Kangyam Taluk, Tiruppur District.

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20.Suppandi, Managing Trustee, Arulmigu Vathadu Kaliamman Temple, Udayam, Avampalayam Post, Muthu Via, Kangyam Taluk, Tiruppur District. ... Respondents

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PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the 1 st and 2 nd respondents to dispose petitioner's representation dated 19.10.2022 within a stipulated time.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.Sudhakar For Respondents : Mr.S.Yashwanth Additional Government Pleader [R1 & R2] *****

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O R D E R

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This writ petition has been filed for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents 1 and 2 to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 19.10.2022 within a time limit prescribed by this Court.

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Heard Mr.K.Sudhakar, learned counsel for petitioner and

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Mr.S.Yashwanth, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for respondents 1 and 2.

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3. The petitioner claims to be a devotee of Arulmigu Vathadu

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Kaliamman Temple situated at Udayam, Muthur Village, Kangeyam Taluk, Tiruppur District. The grievance of the petitioner is that the trustees, who are managing the affairs of the temple have not maintained any accounts and they are not taking any steps to conduct festivals and functions and other poojas in the temple. Hence, the petitioner made a representation in this regard to respondents 1 and 2 on 19.10.2022 to take appropriate action. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed before this Court seeking for appropriate directions.

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4. Learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents 1 and 2 submitted that the representation made by the petitioner has already been acted upon and necessary enquiries have been made. The written instruction received from the jurisdictional inspector of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department was also placed before this Court.

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5. Taking into consideration the limited relief sought for in this writ petition and also on going through the written instructions received from the

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N.ANAND VENKATESH, J

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jurisdictional inspector of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, it will suffice to direct the second respondent to respond to the representation made by the petitioner on 19.10.2022 within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the above terms. No

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costs.

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Index : Yes/No Speaking order:Yes/No Neutral citation:Yes/No gm To

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The Commissioner, HR & CE (Hindu Religious Charitable Endowment)Department, Uthamar Gandhi Road, Chennai – 600 034.

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The Joint Commissioner, O/o.The Joint Commissioner, HR & CE (Hindu Religious Charitable Endowment)Department, Cotton Market Complex, Tiruppur – 638 105.

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