Consider representation made to remove encroachments around Raya Gopuram, says High Court

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed the authorities concerned to consider the representation, within three months, regarding removal of encroachments and unauthorised constructions around Raya Gopuram of Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai.

A Division Bench of Justices M.S. Ramesh and A.D. Maria Clete was hearing the petition filed by Aalayam Kaappom Foundation, Chennai. The petitioner sought a direction to the authorities to remove encroachments and unauthorised constructions around the Raya Gopuram and take steps to conserve and restore the Raya Gopuram of the temple. The petitioner had made a representation to the authorities concerned in this regard.

The court observed that whenever a representation was made to a Statutory Authority, it is duty-bound to weigh the merits and pass appropriate orders, instead of keeping it pending indefinitely. Non-consideration of the representation would amount to dereliction of duty, the court observed.

Published - November 27, 2024 08:56 pm IST