Tamil Nadu Maruthuvar Savara Thozhilalar Sangam vs The Commissioner, The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, The Executive Officer and Arulmigu Muthumariamman Temple

M. Jaichandren, J.—Heard the learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the Petitioner, as well as the learned Counsels appearing on behalf of the Respondents.

At this stage of the hearing of the writ petition, the learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the Petitioner had submitted that it would suffice, if the representation of the Petitioner sangam, dated 23.04.2010, is directed to be disposed of, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period.

The learned Counsels appearing on behalf of the Respondents have no objection for such an order being passed by this Court.

In view of the averments made in the affidavit filed in support of this petition and in view of the submissions made by the learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the Petitioner, the first Respondent is directed to consider and dispose of the representation of the Petitioner sangam, dated 23.04.2010, on merits and in accordance with law, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the Petitioner sangam, as well as to the other parties concerned, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The Petitioner is directed to submit a copy of the representation, dated 23.04.2010, along with a copy of this order, to the Respondent. However, it is made clear that this Court, by this order, has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter.

The writ petition stands disposed of, with the above directions.