Suba Kalimuthu v. The Commissioner of
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What is this about?
Petitioner sought writ of mandamus directing temple authorities to conduct festival without third-party interference. Court recorded respondent's undertaking to conduct festival without allowing third parties and closed the petition.
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W.P.(MD)No.10075 of 2023
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 04.05.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI
W.P.(MD)No.10075 of 2023 and W.M.P.(MD)No.8843 of 2023
Suba Kalimuthu
... Petitioner
Vs.
- The Commissioner of Hindu Religious Charitable Endowments Department,
Chennai.
- The Joint Commissioner of Hindu Religious Charitable Endowments Department, Trichy.
- The Assistant Commissioner of Hindu Religious Charitable Endowments Department, Thanjavur.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether to issue a writ of mandamus directing the Executive Officer to conduct the temple festival without giving first respect or Kalanji to any third party.
Whether the writ petition should be closed after recording the submission that the temple festival will be conducted without allowing third parties.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Suba Kalimuthu
- respondent
Commissioner of Hindu Religious Charitable Endowments Department, Chennai
- respondent
Joint Commissioner of Hindu Religious Charitable Endowments Department, Trichy
- respondent
Assistant Commissioner of Hindu Religious Charitable Endowments Department, Thanjavur
- respondent
Executive Officer, Sri Viruthapurishwarar Temple, Thirupunavasal
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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