THE HON-BLE MR.JUSTICE M.M.SUNDRESH and THE HON-BLE MRS.JUSTICE R.HEMALATHA W.P.No.9692 of 2020. -Considering the aforesaid submission made, we direct the official respondents to undertake the exercise of performing the kumbabishekam within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5. The writ petition stands disposed of accordingly. No costs. (M.M.S., J.) (R.H., J.)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 04.09.2020

CORAM

THE HON-BLE MR.JUSTICE M.M.SUNDRESH
and
THE HON-BLE MRS.JUSTICE R.HEMALATHA

W.P.No.9692 of 2020

B.Jagannath .. Petitioner

vs

1.The Commissioner
Hindu Religious and Charitable
Endowments Department,
Nungambakkam, Chennai~600034.

2.The Joint Commissioner
Hindu Religious and Charitable
Endowments Department,
Sauthvachari, Vellore~9

3.The Assistant Commissioner
Hindu Religious and Charitable
Endowments Department (HR&CE),
District Collectorate Campus,
Kancheepuram~631 501.

4.The Executive Officer,
Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments
Department (HR and CE),
Arulmigu Achiswarar Temple,
Achirupakkam, Chengalpatu District.

5.The District Collector,
Chengalpattu District,
Chengalpattu~603 111.

6.The District Collector,
Kanchipuram District,
Kanchipuram~601 501. .. Respondents

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondent Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department to reconstruct, repair the damages and perform Thirupani Renovation of Arulmighu Sri Vijaya Varadaraja Perumal Temple situated at Baburayanpettai Village in Kancheepuram now Present Chengalpattu District including the renovation and reconstruction of the Inner and outer Praharams Pillars Kal Mandapams Temple Tank all the Vimanams and Gopurams and perform Kumbabishekam in accordance with the Vadakalai Vaishnavite Sampradaya and Customs within a reasonable time frame as fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner .. Mr.B.Jaganath
Party in person

For Respondents .. Mr.R.Venkatesh,
Government Advocate for R1 to R4
Mr.G.K.Muthukumar,
Special Government Pleader
for R5 & R6

ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by M.M.SUNDRESH, J.)

This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner, who appears as party~in~person seeking performance of thirupani renovation in the nature of kumbabishekam.
2. We have heard the petitioner/party~in~person, learned Government Advocate appearing for respondents 1 to 4 and the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for respondents 5 and 6.

3. Learned Government Advocate appearing for the HR&CE Department submitted that the procedural compliance is required to be made through the District and State Level Committees. After compliance of the same, the performance of kumbabishekam will be considered.

4. Considering the aforesaid submission made, we direct the official respondents to undertake the exercise of performing the kumbabishekam within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. The writ petition stands disposed of accordingly. No costs.

(M.M.S., J.) (R.H., J.)
04.09.2020

Index:Yes/No
mmi/ssm

To

1.The Commissioner
Hindu Religious and Charitable
Endowments Department,
Nungambakkam, Chennai~600034.

2.The Joint Commissioner
Hindu Religious and Charitable
Endowments Department,
Sauthvachari, Vellore~9

3.The Assistant Commissioner
Hindu Religious and Charitable
Endowments Department (HR&CE),
District Collectorate Campus,
Kancheepuram~631 501.

4.The Executive Officer,
Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments
Department (HR and CE),
Arulmigu Achiswarar Temple,
Achirupakkam, Chengalpatu District.

5.The District Collector,
Chengalpattu District,
Chengalpattu~603 111.

6.The District Collector,
Kanchipuram District,
Kanchipuram~601 501.
M.M.SUNDRESH, J.
and
R.HEMALATHA,J.

mmi/ssm

W.P.No. 9692 of 2020

04.09.2020

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