The issues to be decided in all these batch of writ petitions are similar. The relief sought for are also one and the same. Thus all the writ petitions are taken together for hearing and a common order is passed.

1. The notice issued to the writ petitioners vide proceeding dated 21.02.2018 and 22.02.2018 by the Joint Commissioner/Executive Officer, Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Thirukoil, Palani, directing the writ petitioners to vacate the portion of the premises occupied by the petitioners. This apart, the impugned notice states that the arrears of enhanced rent also to be deposited, failing which further legal action would be initiated against the petitioners for eviction.

2. The factual matrix in nutshell to be considered for the purpose of deciding these batch of writ petitions are that, the petitioners claim that they are lessees of the property belongs to Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Temple, Palani. The writ petitioners are paying the monthly rent and a nominal rent was initially fixed by the temple authorities and subsequently the rent was periodically enhanced. The writ petitioners made a submission that the monthly rent due to the temple is being paid punctually and the