Major Skg Ramaswamy v. the Commissioner
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court disposed W.P.No.15001 of 2025 (decided 25.04.2025, D. Bharatha Chakravarthy J.), directing the Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, to consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.04.2025 and issue a No Objection Certificate for lands in S.F. No. 462/1 and 462/3, Odayakulam Village, Anaimalai Taluk, Coimbatore District, within twelve weeks from receipt of the web copy of the order. Petitioner's title rested on patta confirmed after an appeal under the Minor Inams Act was allowed and the temple's revision C.R.P. No. 2321 of 1988 was dismissed; no rival claim from the temple; writ of mandamus under Article 226; HR&CE Department; Assistant Commissioner objection; layout development; no costs.
What did the court decide?
First respondent directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.04.2025 and issue a No Objection Certificate for lands in S.F. No. 462/1 and 462/3, Odayakulam Village, Anaimalai Taluk, Coimbatore District, within twelve weeks from receipt of the web copy of the order, without waiting for certified copy; no costs.