A.Radhakrishnan v. the Commissioner
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras HC W.P. No.20576 of 2025 (17.06.2025, N. Anand Venkatesh J): Article 226 mandamus by party-in-person re representations dated 08.07.2013 and 26.05.2025; Arulmigu Ayyanarappan Thirukoil, Vembaneri, Pudhupalayam Village, Edappadi Taluk, Salem District; HR&CE Department; completion of survey and laying of boundary stones for temple immovable properties; appointment of Executive Officer; takeover of temple jewelleries — keys held by erstwhile administrator's son, permission sought to break open lock; Chithirai festival 31.05.2025 to 02.06.2025 conducted under Executive Officer's control; direction to Commissioner, HR&CE; disposed of, no costs.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department to immediately act upon the request for taking over the temple jewelleries and to take effective control of the temple's immovable properties through the Executive Officer; writ petition disposed of in the above terms with no costs.