P. V. BHEEMSENA RAO vs SIRIGIRI PEDDA YELLA REDDIAND OTHERS

The Supreme Court interpreted Section 44-B(1) of the Madras Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1927, determining that personal inams burdened with service are not resumable under this section if the service is not performed. The Court held that while Section 44-B(1) may broadly encompass personal inams, it is specifically intended for inams directly granted for temple service or charity. The appeal by the trustees was allowed, affirming the resumption of the inam lands by the revenue authorities as the grantees had ceased to perform the required service.