( 1 ) THE petitioner claims to be a member of family that constructed the temple known as sri Kattamaisamma Mahalakshmi Temple , Begumpet, Hyderabad. He claims that due to his efforts the temple acquired valuable properties and prominence. It was registered under Section 43 of the A. P. Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act, 1987 (for short, the Act ). He filed an application being O. A. No. 16 of 1994 before the Deputy Commissioner of Endowments, Hyderabad, to declare him as member of the founder s family. After due enquiry, the said official by order dt. 15. 3. 1995 recognised the petitioner as founder member of the temple. Aggrieved by the same, a revision was filed before the Regional Joint Commissioner, Multi Zone-III, first respondent herein. The said revision being Revision Petition No. 40 of 1997 was allowed by the first respondent by order dt. 22. 9. 1997 setting aside the order of the Deputy Commissioner on the ground that as per the judgment of the Supreme Court in Writ Petition No. 817 of 1997 and also circular instructions of the Commissioner of Endowments dt. 25. 3. 1996 the Deputy Commissioner has no jurisdiction to declare a