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IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD
NAGESH BHEEMAPAKA
Rapally Prasad – Appellant
Versus
State Of Telangana, Rep. By Its Secretary, Department of Revenue – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. csita's governance and membership eligibility issues. (Para 1) |
| 2. inaction of the state in addressing church electoral issues. (Para 2 , 4 , 5) |
| 3. jurisdiction limits under article 226. (Para 6 , 7 , 8 , 9) |
| 4. dismissal of the writ petition and available remedies. (Para 10) |
| 5. final ruling and instructions on further action. (Para 11 , 12) |
ORDER :
NAGESH BHEEMAPAKA, J.
Petitioners state that the Church of South India Trust Association (CSITA) is a Religious Charitable Trust registered on 26.09.1947 under Section 26 of the Indian Companies Act, 1913, now governed by the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. CSITA was registered with the Registrar of Companies under the Ministry of Company Affairs, Government of India, and continues to function under a valid license issued by the Government of Madras dated 25.09.1947. The Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association of CSITA, duly approved by the Registrar of Companies, remain in force, un-amended and unmodified, and constitute the supreme governing instruments regulating the administration, properties, finances and affairs of CSITA.
1.1. Petitioners contend that the CSITA is the sole and absolute owner of all
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