THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.24529 of 2008 ORDER: The Government issued order, dated 12.06.2007, directing amalgamation of the petitioner-Sangham with the 7th respondent-Samsthanam. On a challenge made by the 6th respondent, the order was set aside, on the ground that it is the Commissioner, that is competent to pass such order. Accordingly, the 2nd respondent took up the matter and passed an order, dated 22.05.2008, rejecting the proposal of amalgamation. Aggrieved thereby, the petitioner ﬁled an appeal before the 1st respondent under Section 145 of the A.P. Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act 30 of 1987. The grievance of the petitioner is that the appeal has not been disposed of as yet and it is facing hardship. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader for Endowments. The appeal was presented only in July 2008. Therefore, it cannot be said that there was undue delay on the part of the 1st respondent. However, the record discloses that the 7th respondent has agreed for amalgamation and an order was passed by the 1st respondent acceding to the request, but it could not be given eﬀect to, on account of the fact that it was challenged before this Court. It is pleaded that the activities in the various temples of the petitioner-sangham are suﬀering set back, on account of the uncertainty in the matter. This Court is of the view that the appeal deserves to be heard out of turn, so that the institutions do not suffer. Therefore, the writ petition is disposed of, directing the 1st respondent to take up the appeal presented by the petitioner for hearing as early as possible and pass orders therein, within two (2) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. _________ 10.11.2008 Note: Issue C.C. in three days. (B/o) JSU THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.24529 of 2008 Date: 10.11.2008 JSU