The petitioners, in order to get a declaration that they are the hereditary trustees of Arulmigu Ponniamman, Mariamman and Valleswarar Temple situated in Urur, Adyar, Chennai - 600 020, had filed an application in O.A. No. 8/2014 on the file of the 2nd respondent and since the said application has not been given disposal, came forward to file this writ petition.
2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and Mr.M. Maharaja, learned Special Government Pleader, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.
3. This Court, taking into consideration, the limited scope of the relief sought by the petitioners and without going into the merits of the claim projected by the petitioners, directs the 2nd respondent to consider O.A. No. 8/2014, pending on his file and pass orders on the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs.
16.03.2017 nv To
1. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034.
2. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, Chennai 600 034.
3. The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, Chennai 600 034.
M. SATHYANARAYANAN,J.
nv W.P. No. 6419 of 2017 16.03.2017