P. BHAVADASAN. J.

1. All these writ petitions, in one way or other are related to the administration and management of Thirumandhamkunnu Bhagavathy temple.

2. In W.P. (C) 23149 of 2009, the petitioner who was holding the post of hereditary trustee of the temple challenges his dismissal form that post, covered by Exts.P7 and P12 orders in the said writ petition.

3. W.P. (C) 36839 of 2010 is by the Secretary of Sree Vallabha Kshema Samithi, Angadipuram. That is a Samithi constituted from among the members of the families which hold hereditary trusteeship of Thirumandhamkunnu Bhagavathy temple, Samithi challenges Ext.P10 order by which, after the dismissal of Bhanunni Raja, who is the petitioner in W.P.(C) 23149 of 2009, Sri.Kalidasa Raja was appointed as the fit person as per Section 20 of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Act, 1951 (hereinafter referred to as the Act) on a temporary measure.

4. W.P. (C) 34920 of 2010 is by the trustee in charge of Thirumandhamkunnu Bhagaavathy Devaswom challenging Ext.P15 order by the Deputy Commissioner refusing to approve certain appointments made by him.

5. W.P. (C) 1934 of 2011 is also by the Samithy, who is the petiti