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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDATED : 23.08.2024CORAMTHE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANIW.P. Nos.27698 to 27700 & 27918 of 2014and M.P.No.1 of 2014 (3 Nos.) and 2 of 2014 (2 Nos.)T.S.Kannan..Petitioner in W.P.No.27698 and 27699 of 2014R.Mukundan...Petitioner in W.P.No.27700 of 2014Prasad Saranathan...Petitioner in W.P.no.27918 of 2014Vs.1. The Secretary to Government,Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Dept.,Secretariat, Chennai-9.2. The Commissioner,HR & CE Department,Chennai.3. The Executive Officer,Arulmigyu Devanatha Swamy Temple,Cuddalore.4. Sri Manavala Mamunigal Sannadhi,Mada Street, Thiruvendipuram, Cuddalore.5. Swamy Govindaramanuja VaishnavaDharma Samarakshana Society,33, Mahalingapuram Main Road, Nungambakkam,Chennai.(R4 & R5 impleaded by this Court vide order dated23.08.2024 in M.P.Nos.3 & 4 of 2014 in WP.No.27698 of 2014)1 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis .. Respondents in W.P.No.27698 of 2014 1. The Commissioner,HR & CE Department,Chennai.2. The Executive Officer,Arulmigyu Devanatha Swamy Temple,Thiruvanthipuram, Cuddalore.3. The Superintendent of Police,Cuddalore District.4. The Inspector of Police,Cuddalore District.5. Sri Manavala Mamunigal Sannadhi,Mada Street, Thiruvendipuram, Cuddalore.6. Swamy Govindaramanuja Desar,President of International Sri VaishnavaDharma Samarakshana Society,33, Mahalingapuram Main Road, Nungambakkam,Chennai.(R5 & R6 impleaded by this Court vide order dated23.08.2024 in M.P.Nos.2 & 3 of 2014 in WP.No.27699 of 2014).. Respondents in W.P.No.27699 of 2014 1. The Secretary,HR & CE Department,Secretariat, Chennai.2. The Commissioner, HR & CE Department,Chennai.2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
3. The Executive Officer,Arulmigu Devanatha Swamy Temple,Thiruvanthipuram, Cuddalore.4. Sri Manavala Mamunigal Sannadhi,Mada Street, Thiruvendipuram, Cuddalore.5. Swamy Govindaramanuja Desar,President of International Sri VaishnavaDharma Samarakshana Society,33, Mahalingapuram Main Road, Nungambakkam,Chennai.(R4 & R5 impleaded by this Court vide order dated23.08.2024 in M.P.Nos.3 & 4 of 2014 in WP.No.27700 of 2014)....Respondents in W.P.no.27700 of 20241. The Commissioner, HR & CE Department,Chennai.2. The Executive Officer,Arulmigu Devanatha Swamy Temple,Thiruvanthipuram, Cuddalore.....Respondents in W.P.no.27918 of 2024Prayer in W.P.no.27698 of 2014: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of Writ of Certiorari to call for the records from the Commissioner, HR & CE Department, Chennai to pass the impugned order of the Commissioner dated 29.09.2014 in Mu.Mu.En.No.53102/2014/H1/29.09.2014 and quash the same. 3 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Prayer in W.P.no.27699 of 2014: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 3 & 4 herein to give police protection to the Arulmigu Devanatha Samy Temple, Thiruvanthipuram and to maintain law and order while the Manavala Mamunigal idol is being taken in procession through the entrances of the Arulmigu Devanathasamy Temple, Tiruvanthipuram. Prayer in W.P.no.27699 of 2014: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of Writ of Certiorari to call for the records from the Commissioner, HR & CE Department, Chennai to pass the impugned order of the Commissioner dated 29.09.2014 in Mu.Mu.En.No.53102/2014/H1/29.09.2014 and quash the same. Prayer in W.P.No.27918 of 2014: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of Writ of Certiorari to call for the records from the Commissioner, HR & CE Department, Chennai to pass the impugned order of the Commissioner dated 29.09.2014 in Mu.Mu.En.No.53102/2014/H1/29.09.2014 and quash the same. For Petitioners : Mr.G.Vinothkumar in W.P.no.27918/2014 Mr.T.V.Ramasamy, Sr.C. For M/s.R.Ramya & S.Prem AuxillianRaj(in other writ petitions)For Respondents : Mr.D.Rajagopal Impleaded respondents in all the W.P.s'R2 in W.P.no.27699 & 27918 of 2014R3 in W.P.no.27698 and 27700 of 20144 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Mr. M.Sugendran, APP for R# & 4in W.P.no.27699 of 2014Mr.M.Karthikeyan, GA HR & CERR1 & 2 in W.P.nos.27698 & 27700/2014for R1 in W.P.no.27699 and 27918 of 2024COMMON ORDERThese writ petitions have been filed seeking to quash order passed by the Commissioner, HR & CE Department, Chennai, dated 29.09.2014 in Mu.Mu.En.No.53102/2014/H1/29.09.2014 and seeking a direction to the respondents Police herein to give police protection to the Arulmigu Devanatha Swamy Temple, Thiruvanthipuram and to maintain law and order while the Manavala Mamunigal idol is being taken in procession through the entrances of the Arulmigu Devanathasamy Temple, Tiruvanthipuram. 2. There is a dispute between the Vadakalai and Thenkalai sects of Vaishnavaits. The facts of the case is that the Thenkalai Sect takes out the deity of manavala mamunigal in a procession and start chanting Divya Prabandhams, after lighting camphor in frount of the temple. The vadakalai Sect wanted to close the doors of the main entrance to the temple at that time. By the order impugned in the writ petition, the HR & CE 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Commissioner refused permission to the temple to close the doors near the entrance to the temple. 3. When the matters are taken up for hearing, the learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that this Court, without going into the merits of the case, remanded the mater bank to the Joint Commissioner, HR & CE and permit the petitioners to canvass all the points before him in the manner known to law. 4. In this regard, the learned counsel for the respondents and impleaded respondents have also not objected. 5. Heard, the learned counsel for the petitioners, the learned counsel appearing for the respondents and perused the materials available on record. 6. In view of the limited request sought for by the petitioners, this Court without going into the merits of the case and without express any 6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis opinion on the merits of the case, sets aside the impugned order passed by the Commissioner, HR & CE Department dated 29.09.2014 and remands the matter back to the Joint Commissioner, HR & CE, Cuddalore to decide the issue between the parties in terms of Section 63 of HR & CE Act and pass appropriate orders within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after providing opportunity to the petitioner and the respondents, in accordance with law. The interim order passed by this Court dated 17.10.2014, in W.P.Nos.27698 to 27700 and 27918 of 2014 shall continue, till the disposal of the proceedings. 7. These writ petitions are disposed of with the above directions. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 23.08.2024Index : Yes/NoInternet : Yes/NoRliTo7 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
1. The Secretary to Government,Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Dept.,Secretariat, Chennai-9.2. The Commissioner,HR & CE Department,Chennai.3. The Executive Officer,Arulmigyu Devanatha Swamy Temple,Cuddalore.4. The Superintendent of Police,Cuddalore District.5. The Inspector of Police,Cuddalore District.6. The Joint Commissioner,HR & CE, Villupuram District. 8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis M.DHANDAPANI, J.rliW.P. Nos.21419, 21426, 21427, 21431, 21433, 21436 and 21459 of 202423.08.20249
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDATED : 23.08.2024CORAMTHE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANIW.P. Nos.27698 to 27700 & 27918 of 2014and M.P.No.1 of 2014 (3 Nos.) and 2 of 2014 (2 Nos.)T.S.Kannan..Petitioner in W.P.No.27698 and 27699 of 2014R.Mukundan...Petitioner in W.P.No.27700 of 2014Prasad Saranathan...Petitioner in W.P.no.27918 of 2014Vs.1. The Secretary to Government,Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Dept.,Secretariat, Chennai-9.2. The Commissioner,HR & CE Department,Chennai.3. The Executive Officer,Arulmigyu Devanatha Swamy Temple,Cuddalore.4. Sri Manavala Mamunigal Sannadhi,Mada Street, Thiruvendipuram, Cuddalore.5. Swamy Govindaramanuja VaishnavaDharma Samarakshana Society,33, Mahalingapuram Main Road, Nungambakkam,Chennai.(R4 & R5 impleaded by this Court vide order dated23.08.2024 in M.P.Nos.3 & 4 of 2014 in WP.No.27698 of 2014)1 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis .. Respondents in W.P.No.27698 of 2014 1. The Commissioner,HR & CE Department,Chennai.2. The Executive Officer,Arulmigyu Devanatha Swamy Temple,Thiruvanthipuram, Cuddalore.3. The Superintendent of Police,Cuddalore District.4. The Inspector of Police,Cuddalore District.5. Sri Manavala Mamunigal Sannadhi,Mada Street, Thiruvendipuram, Cuddalore.6. Swamy Govindaramanuja Desar,President of International Sri VaishnavaDharma Samarakshana Society,33, Mahalingapuram Main Road, Nungambakkam,Chennai.(R5 & R6 impleaded by this Court vide order dated23.08.2024 in M.P.Nos.2 & 3 of 2014 in WP.No.27699 of 2014).. Respondents in W.P.No.27699 of 2014 1. The Secretary,HR & CE Department,Secretariat, Chennai.2. The Commissioner, HR & CE Department,Chennai.2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
3. The Executive Officer,Arulmigu Devanatha Swamy Temple,Thiruvanthipuram, Cuddalore.4. Sri Manavala Mamunigal Sannadhi,Mada Street, Thiruvendipuram, Cuddalore.5. Swamy Govindaramanuja Desar,President of International Sri VaishnavaDharma Samarakshana Society,33, Mahalingapuram Main Road, Nungambakkam,Chennai.(R4 & R5 impleaded by this Court vide order dated23.08.2024 in M.P.Nos.3 & 4 of 2014 in WP.No.27700 of 2014)....Respondents in W.P.no.27700 of 20241. The Commissioner, HR & CE Department,Chennai.2. The Executive Officer,Arulmigu Devanatha Swamy Temple,Thiruvanthipuram, Cuddalore.....Respondents in W.P.no.27918 of 2024Prayer in W.P.no.27698 of 2014: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of Writ of Certiorari to call for the records from the Commissioner, HR & CE Department, Chennai to pass the impugned order of the Commissioner dated 29.09.2014 in Mu.Mu.En.No.53102/2014/H1/29.09.2014 and quash the same. 3 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Prayer in W.P.no.27699 of 2014: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 3 & 4 herein to give police protection to the Arulmigu Devanatha Samy Temple, Thiruvanthipuram and to maintain law and order while the Manavala Mamunigal idol is being taken in procession through the entrances of the Arulmigu Devanathasamy Temple, Tiruvanthipuram. Prayer in W.P.no.27699 of 2014: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of Writ of Certiorari to call for the records from the Commissioner, HR & CE Department, Chennai to pass the impugned order of the Commissioner dated 29.09.2014 in Mu.Mu.En.No.53102/2014/H1/29.09.2014 and quash the same. Prayer in W.P.No.27918 of 2014: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of Writ of Certiorari to call for the records from the Commissioner, HR & CE Department, Chennai to pass the impugned order of the Commissioner dated 29.09.2014 in Mu.Mu.En.No.53102/2014/H1/29.09.2014 and quash the same. For Petitioners : Mr.G.Vinothkumar in W.P.no.27918/2014 Mr.T.V.Ramasamy, Sr.C. For M/s.R.Ramya & S.Prem AuxillianRaj(in other writ petitions)For Respondents : Mr.D.Rajagopal Impleaded respondents in all the W.P.s'R2 in W.P.no.27699 & 27918 of 2014R3 in W.P.no.27698 and 27700 of 20144 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Mr. M.Sugendran, APP for R# & 4in W.P.no.27699 of 2014Mr.M.Karthikeyan, GA HR & CERR1 & 2 in W.P.nos.27698 & 27700/2014for R1 in W.P.no.27699 and 27918 of 2024COMMON ORDERThese writ petitions have been filed seeking to quash order passed by the Commissioner, HR & CE Department, Chennai, dated 29.09.2014 in Mu.Mu.En.No.53102/2014/H1/29.09.2014 and seeking a direction to the respondents Police herein to give police protection to the Arulmigu Devanatha Swamy Temple, Thiruvanthipuram and to maintain law and order while the Manavala Mamunigal idol is being taken in procession through the entrances of the Arulmigu Devanathasamy Temple, Tiruvanthipuram. 2. There is a dispute between the Vadakalai and Thenkalai sects of Vaishnavaits. The facts of the case is that the Thenkalai Sect takes out the deity of manavala mamunigal in a procession and start chanting Divya Prabandhams, after lighting camphor in frount of the temple. The vadakalai Sect wanted to close the doors of the main entrance to the temple at that time. By the order impugned in the writ petition, the HR & CE 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Commissioner refused permission to the temple to close the doors near the entrance to the temple. 3. When the matters are taken up for hearing, the learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that this Court, without going into the merits of the case, remanded the mater bank to the Joint Commissioner, HR & CE and permit the petitioners to canvass all the points before him in the manner known to law. 4. In this regard, the learned counsel for the respondents and impleaded respondents have also not objected. 5. Heard, the learned counsel for the petitioners, the learned counsel appearing for the respondents and perused the materials available on record. 6. In view of the limited request sought for by the petitioners, this Court without going into the merits of the case and without express any 6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis opinion on the merits of the case, sets aside the impugned order passed by the Commissioner, HR & CE Department dated 29.09.2014 and remands the matter back to the Joint Commissioner, HR & CE, Cuddalore to decide the issue between the parties in terms of Section 63 of HR & CE Act and pass appropriate orders within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after providing opportunity to the petitioner and the respondents, in accordance with law. The interim order passed by this Court dated 17.10.2014, in W.P.Nos.27698 to 27700 and 27918 of 2014 shall continue, till the disposal of the proceedings. 7. These writ petitions are disposed of with the above directions. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 23.08.2024Index : Yes/NoInternet : Yes/NoRliTo7 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
1. The Secretary to Government,Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Dept.,Secretariat, Chennai-9.2. The Commissioner,HR & CE Department,Chennai.3. The Executive Officer,Arulmigyu Devanatha Swamy Temple,Cuddalore.4. The Superintendent of Police,Cuddalore District.5. The Inspector of Police,Cuddalore District.6. The Joint Commissioner,HR & CE, Villupuram District. 8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis M.DHANDAPANI, J.rliW.P. Nos.21419, 21426, 21427, 21431, 21433, 21436 and 21459 of 202423.08.20249