Writ Petitioner – Secretary of Podhu Dikshidar challenges the final order passed by the Government dismissing the Revision Petition filed by the Petitioner under Sec.114 of HR & CE Act. The impugned order of the Government confirms the order of the Commissioner, HR & CE dated 31.7.1987 appointing Executive Officer for Sri Sabanayagar Temple, Chidambaram under Sec.45 (1) of HR & CE Act.

2. Administration of Sri Sabanayagar Temple, Chidambaram has been the subject matter of litigation for about a century. Dispute relating to administration of temple has had chequered career. For the understanding of contentious points raised, it is necessary to briefly refer to the earlier litigations and the background.

3. Scheme of Administration & O.S.No.16/1933

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(1939) II MLJ 11

(i) Arulmigu Sabanayagar Temple (Natarajar) at Chidambaram, Cuddalore District is a Public Hindu Religious Institution, within the meaning of Sec.6 (18) read with Sec.6 (20) of HR & CE Act and all the provisions of the said Act are applicable to the above said temple. The erstwhile Hindu Religious Endowment Board settled a "Scheme of Administration" in Boards Orde