THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.21345 of 2008 ORDER: The petitioner challenges the steps initiated by the Manager of Sri Venu Gopala Swamyvari Temple, Thummicapalli Village of Kothavalasa Mandal, Vizianagaram District, for conducting auction of leasehold rights, in respect of the lands, held by it. The petitioner states that the temple of Sri Venu Gopala Swamy, was constructed by his ancestors, in the dwelling house, in or about 1876. According to him, the Temple is being run and maintained by their family members, and when there was interference by the Endowments Department, he ﬁled O.S.No.1 of 1985. It is stated that the said suit ended in Second Appeal No.607 of 1995, which, in turn, was withdrawn, with liberty to pursue the remedies, under Act 30 of 1987, of the A.P. Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act (for short ‘the Act’). The petitioner contends that the properties held by the Temple are in possession and cultivation of small tenants, and without terminating their tenancies, in accordance with law, the auction is being held. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, and learned Government Pleader for Endowments. The petitioner does not claim any rights of tenancy, in himself. He made extensive reference to the dispute between himself, on the one hand, and the Endowments Department, on the other hand, as regards the management and administration of the Temple. The fact, however, remains that the suit, instituted; did not result in any relief, and he has not chosen to initiate proceedings under Section 87 of the Act. The tenants, by themselves, did not make out any grievance, in the present case. Whatever may have been the nature of tenancy, in respect of the tenants, it is to be terminated, by operation of Section 85 of the Act. The 2nd respondent has chosen the correct method, to grant fresh lease. The petitioner is not able to demonstrate any illegality, or infraction of his rights. Hence, the writ petition is dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs. ________________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY , J. Dt.26-09-2008. KO