ORDER :

It is stated in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition that the properties to an extent of 2.89 acres comprised in S.No.37 and 4.87 acres comprised in S.No.32 of Nanganallur Village, Alandur Taluk, originally belonged to one Vijayarangan Pillai and Mohanarangan Pillai. In the said lands, they had constructed Pidari Pachaiamman temple for worship. Subsequently, the said lands were sold to one Duraisamy Pillai and after his death, his son Chinnathambi had taken over the temple and the said lands and after the death of Chinnathambi, his son, viz. Subbaraya Pillai was in possession of the property. It is further stated that since the family members were unable to devote full attention for maintaining the temple and the aforesaid properties, they formed an Association, viz. Arulmighu Pidari Pachaiamman Temple Association on 12.01.1983 and they took over the management of the temple and continued enjoyment of the properties. Thereafter, the Association passed a Resolution at its meeting held on 01.03.1992 for sale of the aforesaid properties and one Pandian, the husband of the first petitioner, entered into an agreement of sale. Thereafter, the said Pandian passed aw