THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.20264 of 2001 ORDER: The petitioner claims that he has been recognized as a hereditary trustee of Sri Venugopala Krishna Temple, Sulurpet, Nellore District. Though the proceedings, dated 31.08.2001, the 1st respondent appointed the 2nd respondent as person-in-charge. The petitioner challenges the same on several grounds. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader for Endowments. The status of a hereditary trustee has undergone lot of change in the recent past. The administration of Temples is entrusted either to Trust Board or single trustee, depending upon the nature of the institution. In the instant case, the 2nd respondent was appointed way back in the year 2001. The same arrangement cannot be said to be existing all through. Further, interim order was also granted on 28.09.2001. The arrangement as provided for under the relevant provisions of law needs to be made, duly taking into account, the claims of various individuals interested in the institution, including the petitioner. Therefore, the writ petition is disposed of directing that the appointment of the 2nd respondent as in-charge of the Temple shall no longer be in force and that the 1st respondent or the other competent authorities of the Department shall take steps to appoint Trust Board or single trustee for the Temple, within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The claims of the petitioner and other interested persons shall be taken into account. There shall be no order as to costs. __________ 11.06.2010 JSU THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.20264 of 2001 Date: 11.06.2010 JSU