K. Jeyachandran v. The Commissioner
Case brief
What is this about?
Keywords: writ of mandamus; Article 226 of the Constitution of India; appointment of Fit Person; Kumbabishekam scheduled 02.02.2025; Sri Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple, Alamaruthupatti Village, Thiruthangal Via, Sivakasi Taluk, Virudhunagar District; temple not a listed temple; supervision by Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR and CE) Department; Thiruppani Funds and accounts to be obtained from private respondents; appropriate and criminal action against respondents 4 and 5; representation dated 24.12.2024 pending with official respondents; hearing to petitioner, respondents 4 and 5 and interested parties; writ petition disposed of; no order as to costs; single-judge bench of Justice K.KUMARESH BABU; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.
What did the court decide?
No direct mandamus relief granted. The petition was disposed of with a direction to the third respondent (Assistant Commissioner, HR and CE Department, Virudhunagar) to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.12.2024 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, respondents 4 and 5 and any other interested parties, as expeditiously as possible; no order as to costs.