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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN
Subramaniyya Swamy Thirukoil Swathanthira Parabalana Sthalathar Sabha – Appellant
Versus
State of Tamil Nadu, Rep by Secretary to Government – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. challenge to regional commissioner's order. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 2. claim of religious community's rights. (Para 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12) |
| 3. jurisdictional arguments regarding hr&ce act. (Para 13 , 14 , 15 , 18) |
| 4. discussion on alternative remedies prior to addressing the writ petition. (Para 16 , 19) |
| 5. mediation and resolution history acknowledged. (Para 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35) |
| 6. impugned order set aside, rights recognized. (Para 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 42) |
ORDER :
C.SARAVANAN, J.
The Petitioner has challenged the Impugned Order dated 29.05.2024 passed by the 3rd Respondent/Regional Joint Commissioner in his proceedings in O.A.No.35 of 2021.
2. By the Impugned Order dated 29.05.2024 in O.A.No.35 of 2021, the3rd Respondent/Regional Joint Commissioner has set aside Order dated 12.11.2012 bearing Pro.RC.No. 12001/2007 of the 4th Respondent/ Joint Commissioner/Executive Officer of Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple Tiruchendur, Tuticoirn District. The operative portion of the Impugned Order reads as under:
3. The Impugned Order dated 29.05.2024 in O.A.No.35 of 2021 of the 3rd Respondent/Regional Joint Commissioner is pursuant to an earlier Order dated 08
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