THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.25540 of 2011 ORDER: The petitioners state that they are functioning as hereditary Archakas in Sri Kasi Visveswara Swamy Temple, part of Sri Bhavanarayana Swamy Group of Temples, at Ponnur, since past several decades. They contend that before the hereditary rights were abolished, they were enjoying the produce of about Ac.10.00 of land as remuneration for rendering services and thereafter, that benefit is denied to them. The petitioners submitted representations, dated 29.09.2010 and 24.01.2011 to respondents 2 to 5 with a request to extend them the benefit of pay scales. Their grievance is that though the Inspector of Endowments, 4th respondent herein has made positive recommendation, respondents 2 and 3 are not taking any steps in the matter. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Government Pleader for Endowments. The petitioners feel aggrieved by non-extension of the benefit of pay scales, consequent upon the abolition of hereditary rights for Archakas. In case, the petitioners are continuing as Archakas and are rendering services, there is no reason why they be not extended the benefit of pay scales. However, much would depend upon the cadre approved for the concerned Temple and the financial conditions thereof. The 2nd respondent can examine the matter and pass appropriate orders. Therefore, the writ petition is disposed of, directing the 2nd respondent to pass appropriate orders on the representations made by the petitioners on 29.09.2010 and 24.01.2011 within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If any further information is needed either from the petitioners or from respondents 4 and 5, the 2nd respondent may call for it, before taking final decision. There shall be no order as to costs. __________ 13.09.2011 JSU THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.25540 of 2011 Date: 13.09.2011 JSU