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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI
K. MANMADHA RAO
P. Chikkamath – Appellant
Versus
Asst. Commissioner & Manager, Anantapur town – Respondent
ORDER :
DR. K. MANMADHA RAO, J.
1. This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the following relief:
2. The facts of the case are that the petitioner herein is the Uttaradhikari of Sri Gavi Math Samsthanam, Uravakonda Town, Anantapur District. He was appointed in the year 1997 and discharging his duties with religious faith and fervor. The 2nd respondent vide proceedings dated 17.10.2017 accorded permission to 1st respondent to pay Rs.12,000/- to petitioner towards honorarium. The pious devotees of the Math filed W.P.No.23528 of 2018 before this Court against the Math, which was disposed of with a direction to take further action in accordance with law. It is further stated that the 1st respondent issued proceedings dated 1
The court ruled that the stopping of honorarium payment to the Uttaradhikari was arbitrary and illegal, emphasizing the necessity of adherence to budget allocations under the A.P. Charitable and Hind....
The court established that the Commissioner’s powers under the Endowments Act do not allow for interference in the internal affairs of a Math, distinguishing it from a Temple.
The provisions of Sections 50 to 55 of the Act regulate the administration of maths without violating the rights to religious freedom under Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution.
The Endowment Commissioner's appointment of a Fit Person to administer a religious institution was found illegal, undermining the fundamental right to manage religious affairs.
Administrative authority must follow due process and principles of natural justice in disciplinary actions under the applicable statutes, ensuring decisions are not arbitrary or colorable.
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