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Madras High CourtWP/12239/2024dismissed for nonprosecution

Govindan v. The Commissioner

2026-03-13Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 13.03.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI And W.M.P.Nos.13329 and 13330 of 2024 Govindan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment (Admn) Department, Uthamar Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034.

2.The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment (Admn) Department, Arulmigu Kottai Mariamman Temple Compound, Salem - 636 001.

3.The Assistant Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment (Admn) Department, Arulmigu Kottai Mariamman Temple Compound, Salem - 636 001.

4.The Executive Office, Arulmigu Presana Venkatramiah Swamy Temple Karavatti Chinna Tirupathi, Kadiyampatti Taluk, Salem District.

... Respondents 1/4

Prayer:

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Certiorari calling for the records of the first respondent in order br/K/e/f/vz;/76714 - 19/2021/T2 Dated: 12.05.2022 and quash the same.

For Petitioner : No Appearance For Respondents : Mr.N.R.R.Arun Natarajan Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

On 12.03.2026, when the matter was taken up for hearing, there was no representation for the petitioner. Hence on 12.03.2026, the writ petition was directed to be listed under the caption 'for dismissal' on 13.03.2026.

2.Today, even though the matter is listed under the caption 'for dismissal' there is no representation for the petitioner. Hence, this writ petition is dismissed for non prosecution. No costs.

Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 13.03.2026 pri Index: Yes/ No Speaking Order: Yes/ No NCC: Yes/ No 2/4

To 1.The Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment (Admn) Department, Uthamar Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034.

2.The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment (Admn) Department, Arulmigu Kottai Mariamman Temple Compound, Salem - 636 001.

3.The Assistant Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment (Admn) Department, Arulmigu Kottai Mariamman Temple Compound, Salem - 636 001.

4.The Executive Office, Arulmigu Presana Venkatramiah Swamy Temple Karavatti Chinna Tirupathi, Kadiyampatti Taluk, Salem District.

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M.DHANDAPANI,J.

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