SRI-LA-SRI SUBRAMANIA DESIKA GNANASAMBANDAPANDARASANNADHI vs STATE OF MADRAS AND ANOTHER

The Supreme Court held that under Section 64(4) of the Madras Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1951, a quasi-judicial inquiry is necessary for extending an existing notification, similar to the requirements under Section 64(3). The Court found that the Government must provide a reasonable opportunity to the trustee before making such decisions, as it affects their rights. The High Court's refusal to issue a writ was deemed incorrect as the appellant had raised the plea of natural justice in their rejoinder, and the notification's validity was extended by a new Act before the High Court's judgment.