1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.08.2011 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR W.P(MD)No.8776 of 2011 Madasamy .. Petitioner Vs. 1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Nungapakkam, Chennai. 2.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Tirunelveli. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Thoothukudi. 4.The Executive Officer, A/M.Sree Poovanathaswamy Thirukovil, Kovilpatti,Thoothukudi District. .. Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to initiate appropriate criminal action based on the Advocate notice issued on 04.11.2010 against the persons who have unlawfully sold the temple property in old S.No.379/4 present S.No.121, 122 Block 22 Ward C of Kovilpatti Municipality which was given as a enjoyment grant for the seven families performing break applying service in fourth respondent temple. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Perumal For R-1 to R-3 : Mr.M.Govindan, Special Govt. Pleader For R-4 : Notice is dispensed with O R D E R ********** This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to initiate appropriate criminal action based on the Advocate notice issued on 04.11.2010, against the persons who have unlawfully sold the temple property situated in new survey Nos.121, 122, Ward-C, Block-22 of Kovilpatti Municipality, Thoothukudi District, which was given for enjoyment for the seven families who perform break applying service in fourth respondent temple. 2. Heard Mr.V.Perumal, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.M.Govindan, learned Special Government Pleader, who takes notice for R-1 to R-3. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 3. In view of the order that is to be passed, notice is dispensed with for R-4. 4. By consent, the Writ Petition itself is taken up for final hearing. 5. The grievance of the petitioner is that the property belonging to the fourth respondent temple has been illegally sold by certain persons. He has issued a legal notice to take action against such persons. This Writ Petition is filed a Writ of mandamus to direct the Authority to take criminal action. 6. The petitioner also relies upon the reply given by the fourth respondent, wherein he has stated that civil suit has been filed to recover the properties of the temple. 7. In view of the matter, this Court is not inclined to grant any further direction except to observe that the fourth respondent or the respondents may deal with the matte in accordance with law as may be advised. 8. With the above observation, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No Costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (C.O) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar (C.S) To 1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Nungapakkam, Chennai. 2.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Tirunelveli. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Thoothukudi. 4.The Executive Officer, A/M.Sree Poovanathaswamy Thirukovil, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District. + 1 cc to Mr.V.Perumal, Advocate, SR No.26727 + 1 cc to The Special Government Pleader, SR No.26773 W.P.(MD)No.8776 of 2011 08.08.2011 pm RJ/19.8.11 2p/7c https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/