The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus directing respondents to appoint an executive officer for the management of Sri Ramakrishna Tapovanam. The court noted the institution is registered under the Societies Act and not under the HR&CE Board. Consequently, the request was declined, and the writ petition was dismissed.
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W.P.No.2687 of 2020
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 03.04.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN
W.P.No.2687 of 2020
and W.M.P.Nos.3113 of 2020 & 7924 of 2024
Swami Gnaneshwaranandha, Treasurer, Sri Ramakrishna Ashramam and Trust, Pallapalayam Post, Irugur via., Coimbatore – 641 103.
...Petitioner
-Vs -
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Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first and second respondents to appoint an executive officer/receiver for the entire properties and management of the Sri Ramakrishna Tapovanam and other management under the shelter of Sri Ramakrishna Tapovanam.
| For Petitioner | : Mr.M.Thangarajan |
|---|---|
| For Respondents | |
| For R1 | : Mr.T.Chandrasekaran |
| Special Government Pleader | |
| For R2 | : Mr.S.Ravichandran |
| Additional Government Pleader (HR&CE) |
|
| For R3 | : Mr.A.S.Balaji |
| For R4 & R5 | : Mr.K.R.Arun Shabari |
ORDER
This writ petition has been filed for direction to direct the
first and second respondents to appoint an executive officer/receiver for the entire properties and management of the Sri Ramakrishna Tapovanam
and other management under the shelter of Sri Ramakrishna Tapovanam.
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perused the materials placed before this Court.
made by the petitioner cannot be considered by the respondents 1 & 2. The writ petition is devoid of merits and liable to be dismissed. However,
the petitioner is at liberty to approach the civil Court for appropriate relief, if so advised.
Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. There shall
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be no orders as to costs.
03.04.2024
Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non Speaking order Neutral Citation : Yes/No
rts
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To
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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J,
rts
W.P.No.2687 of 2020 and W.M.P.Nos.3113 of 2020 & 7924 of 2024
03.04.2024
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the respondent institution falls under the jurisdiction of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board?
Whether the writ petition for appointment of an executive officer/receiver is maintainable and warranted on merits?
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Swami Gnaneshwaranandha, Treasurer, Sri Ramakrishna Ashramam and Trust
The Chief Secretary of Tamilnadu
The Commissioner, Hindu Religious Charitable Endowment
Sri Ramakrishna Tapovanam
Sri Sarada Niketan College for Women
Sri Sarada Niketan Samithi Trust
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN
As recorded by the court registry
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