ORDER :

1. Sri. Vajragiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Timmacheruvu Village, Peddapappuru Mandal, Ananthapur District (herein referred as the Temple), is said to be an ancient temple, which was constructed a few centuries back. The petitioners claim that the said temple had become dilapidated and the family members of the 1st petitioner had renovated and developed the temple with their personal funds. The development made is said to be the construction of a Kalyana Mandapam, performance of cultural and religious activities at the time of festivals, a cement road from the base of the hill to the entrance of the temple on the hill, feeding the pilgrims who visit the temple on the occasion of Vysaka Sudda Pournami etc. It is further stated by the petitioners that the affairs of the temple were being managed by the father of the 1st petitioner since 1950 and thereafter by the 1st petitioner on the demise of his father in 1966. It is further submitted that with a view to offer better management of the temple, a society in the name and style of Sri. Vajragiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam Society was registered in 2016 and the said society has been managing the affairs of the tem