N.Padmapriya v. the Commissioner
Case brief
What is this about?
Temple renovation oversight mandamus disposed of: Madras HC records HR&CE compliance trail (archaeological expert opinion 29.06.2018; Heritage Committee approval 09.10.2018; State Level Heritage Committee approval 20.11.2019; plan approval 15.04.2024; dismantling order 14.02.2023; Balalayam 14.05.2023; Thakkar resolution 16.10.2024) and holds no surviving grievance as construction proceeds through Departmental Divisional Sthapatis under Rs.14,50,000/- estimate; RTI non-supply criticised. Keywords: HR&CE Department Tamil Nadu, Tirupanies renovation, Sthapati appointment, Balalayam, Kudamuzhuku, Palladam Tirupur temple, Article 226 mandamus, Right to Information Act, Ubayadharar donation.
What did the court decide?
No relief granted; the writ petition was disposed of recording the facts submitted by the respondents, with no costs, and without issuance of the mandamus sought.