IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Mrs.Justice S.Srimathy, J
Sri La Sri Harihara Sri Gnanasambanda Desika Paramachaariya Swamigal Hereditary Trustee, Arulmigu Agneeswara Swamy Temple, Kanjanoor, Thiruvidaimaruthur Taluk, Thanjavur District – Appellant
Versus
The Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowment, Chennai – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. historical context of the temple's administration. (Para 2) |
| 2. arguments regarding misadministration and the role of the executive officer. (Para 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 3. court observations on management structure and responsibilities. (Para 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 4. analysis of administrative failures and mismanagement allegations. (Para 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13) |
| 5. judicial insights on the perpetual appointment of executive officers. (Para 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19) |
| 6. past judgments establishing conditions for appointing executive officers. (Para 20 , 21 , 22 , 23) |
| 7. conclusions on the administration and necessary directions. (Para 24) |
| 8. final orders regarding the petitions. (Para 25 , 26 , 27) |
ORDER
The writ petition in W.P.(MD)No.20194 of 2023 was filed for Writ of Certiorari to quash the impugned order dated 08.08.2023, which was passed appointing the Executive Officer. The writ petition in W.P.(MD)No.20384 of 2023 was filed for Writ of Certiorari to quash the impugned order dated 25.01.2022, which is passed by including five sub temples along with the petitioner’s Adheenam Mutt.
2. The brief facts as stated in the affidavit is that Madurai Adheenam is the oldest Saivite Adheenam, an acti
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