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K.Venugopal v. The Commissioner

Madras HC15 Feb 2023WP/4454/2023

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What is this about?

In this writ petition, the petitioner sought a mandate directing the respondents to perform a Kumbabishekam at a specific temple by considering a representation. The court accepted the respondents' undertaking to conduct the ceremony in April 2024.

What did the court decide?

The writ petition was closed upon the respondents' undertaking to conduct the Kumbabishekam in April 2024; no costs awarded.

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

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W.P.No.4454 of 2023

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 15.02.2023

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR

W.P.No.4454 of 2023

K.Venugopal

... Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Commissioner, Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board, Nungambakkam – 600 034.

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2.The Joint Commissioner, HR & CE Department, Kancheepuram.

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3.The Assistant Commissioner, HR & CE Department, Chengalpattu.

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4.The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Venugopalaswamy Tirukovil, Kunnavakkam Village, Post, Chengalpattu – 603 002.

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5.The Inspector, HR & CE Department, Chengalpattu.

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... Respondents

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Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to take appropriate

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steps to perform Kumbabishekam to the Arulmigu Venugopalaswamy Thiru Kovil, Kunnavakkam Village, Post, Chengalpattu – 603 002 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 20.08.2020.

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For Petitioner : Mr.C.Jagadish

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For Respondents : Mr.N.R.R.Arun Natarajan, Special Government Pleader

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O R D E R

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This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents herein to take

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appropriate steps to perform Kumbabishekam to the Arulmigu Venugopalaswamy Thiru Kovil, Kunnavakkam Village, Post, Chengalpattu – 603 002 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 20.08.2020.

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2 . Since the limited relief is sought for direction to conduct the Kumbabishekam, the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents, on instructions, would submit that they will conduct Kumbabishekam in the month of April 2024.

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3 . Recording the submission of the learned Special Government Pleader

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for the respondents, this Writ Petition is closed. No costs.

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Index :Yes/No Neutral Citation:Yes/No

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1.The Commissioner, Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board, Nungambakkam – 600 034.

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2.The Joint Commissioner, HR & CE Department, Kancheepuram.

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3.The Assistant Commissioner, HR & CE Department, Chengalpattu.

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4.The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Venugopalaswamy Tirukovil, Kunnavakkam Village, Post, Chengalpattu – 603 002.

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5.The Inspector, HR & CE Department, Chengalpattu.

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N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.

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