P.Govindan v. The Commissioner
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 02-03-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI AND WMP NO. 7907 OF 2022,WMP NO. 7909 OF 2022 P.Govindan S/o.Mr.Perumal, Goondudasanavalavu, Peria Soragai Village Post, Mettur Taluk, Salem District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Commissioner The Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Endowment Charitable Board (HR and CE), No.119, Uthamar Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai- 600 034.
2. The Joint Commissioner The Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Endowment Charitable Board (HR and CE), Kottai Mariyamman Koil Campus, Salem- 636 001.
3. The Assistant Commissioner The Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Endowment Charitable Board (HR and CE), Kottai Mariyamman Koil campus, Salem- 636 001.
4. The Executive Officer The Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Endowment Charitable Board (HR and CE),Arulmigu Tharamangalam Sri Kailasanathar Thirukovil, Tharamangalam, Omalur Taluk, Salem District- 636 502.
5. B.Ramakrishna Reddy S/o.Peiaponnu @ Bodireddi, Bodireddi Circle, Chinna Soragai Village and Post, Mettur Taluk, Salem District - 635 502.
6. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Omalur, Salem District.
7. The Inspector of Police Jalagandapuram Police Station, Jalagandapuram , Salem District.
..Respondent(s) Calling for the records of impugned notice dated 18.03.2022 in Na.Ka. No. 1420 / 2022 /E1 issued by the 2nd Respondent with regard to parallel enquiry to be held on 30.03.2022 for taking possession of Utsavar Vikaraham, Parabavali Peedam and etc. of Arulmigu Sri Vetraya Perumal Temple, Chinna Soragai, Mettur Taluk, Salem District and quash the same, consequently forbear the respondents 2 to 4 from disturbing and interfering the rights of the petitioner to keep Utsavar Vikraham, Prabavali Peedam and etc. in Arulmigu Sri Vetraya Perumal Temple, Chinna Soragai, Mettur Taluk, Salem District.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.M.R.Elavarasan for Mr.K.Balu For Respondent(s):
Mr.K.Karthikeyan, Government Advocate for R1 to R4 Mr.A.Meganathan, Government Advocate(Crl.Side) for R7 Order When the matter is taken up for hearing, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw this writ petition. He also made an endorsement to that effect.
2. In view of the above, this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. Consequently connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 02-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SK To
1. The Commissioner The Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Endowment Charitable Board (HR and CE), No.119, Uthamar Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai- 600 034.
2. The Joint Commissioner The Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Endowment Charitable Board (HR and CE), Kottai Mariyamman Koil Campus, Salem- 636 001.
3. The Assistant Commissioner The Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Endowment Charitable Board (HR and CE), Kottai Mariyamman Koil campus, Salem- 636 001.
4. The Executive Officer The Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Endowment Charitable Board (HR and CE),Arulmigu Tharamangalam Sri Kailasanathar Thirukovil, Tharamangalam, Omalur Taluk, Salem District- 636 502.
5. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Omalur, Salem District.
6. The Inspector of Police Jalagandapuram Police Station, Jalagandapuram , Salem District.
M.DHANDAPANI J.
sk AND WMP NO. 7907 OF 2022,WMP NO. 7909 OF 2022 02-03-2026