Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, after vehemently submitting arguments for some time, on instructions, seeks permission of this court to withdraw this Writ Petition with liberty to approach the Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Chennai-34 by invoking Section 21 of the Tamilnadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act 1959 and prays for an interim protection. In the meanwhile, he has also made an endorsement to that effect.
2. Heard the submissions of Mr.M.Maharaja, learned Special Govt. Pleader appearing for the respondent.
3. In the light of the endorsement made, this Writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. Consequently, the connected W.M.P.No.6838 of 2017 is closed. The petitioner is at liberty to file a Revision under section 21 of the Tamilnadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act,1959 before the Commissioner of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Chennai-34 on or before 6.4.2017 and till such time, the 1st respondent shall defer further proceedings in pursuance of the order dated 16.2.2017 in Pa.Ma.74/2005/Aa1. It is also made clear that in the interregnum period, the petitioner shall not create any third party rights in respect of the property in question.
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The Registry is also directed to Issue order copy on 21.3.2017 To
1. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable, Endowment Department, Admn.Department, Salem.
2. The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable, Endowment Department, Dharmapuri.
3. The Executive Officer, Arulmighu Sivasubramaniaswami Temple, Kumarasamipet, Dharmapuri TK & District.
M.SATHYANARAYANAN, J.
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