Petitioner sought writ of mandamus for implementation of previous orders directing filling of temple trustee posts. Respondents submitted that subsequent appeals were dismissed and advertisement was issued for the post on that very date, leaving no cause for further adjudication.
Writ petition closed; no costs imposed.
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W.P.(MD) No.9614 of 2024
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 06.06.2024
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN
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N.Marimuthu ... Petitioner
Vs.
Paramakudi.
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to implement the order dated 28.12.2023 passed by this Court in W.P.(MD) Nos.14763 & 15460 of 2018 and W.P. (MD) No.22593 of 2019 in the light of the Scheme framed in Appeal Nos. 116 & 117 of 1956 dated 24.12.1959 and fill the post of Trustees for the
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Arulmigu Koppudaiya Naayagi Amman Temple, including the other community within the time limit that may be prescribed by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.Chamundi Bose For R1 & R2 : Mr.R.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader For R3 : Mr.V.Chandrasekar
O R D E R
This Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to implement the order dated 28.12.2023 passed by this Court in W.P.(MD) Nos.14763 & 15460 of 2018 and W.P.(MD) No.22593 of 2019, in the light of the Scheme framed in Appeal Nos.116 & 117 of 1956 dated 24.12.1959 and fill the post of Trustees for the Arulmigu Koppudaiya Naayagi Amman Temple, including the other community within the time limit that may be prescribed by this Court.
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2024 before the Division Bench of this Court. The Division Bench of this
Court dismissed the said Writ Appeals on 03.06.2024.
Bench of this Court dated 03.06.2024 in W.A.(MD) Nos.799, 800 & 801 of 2024, an advertisement has been issued on 06.06.2024 (today) calling for applications to the post of Non-Hereditary Trustees and therefore, nothing survives for further adjudication in this Writ Petition.
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Index: Yes/ No Neutral Citation: Yes / No Speaking Order / Non-Speaking Order
JEN
Copy To: 1.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Sivagangai District.
(Arulmigu Koppudaiya Naayagiamman Temple), Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Paramakudi.
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JEN
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the writ petition necessitating further adjudication since the underlying matter has been disposed of via proper appointment process.
Whether the petition should be closed as the subsequent appeal was dismissed and advertisement issued calling for applications.
N. Marimuthu
The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Sivagangai District
The Assistant Commissioner/Thekkar, Arulmigu Koppudaiya Naayagiamman Temple
The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Koppudaiya Naayagiamman Temple, Karaikudi
C. Saravanan
As recorded by the court registry
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