S.Dinesh Gurukkal v. The Commissioner

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 16.12.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY S.Dinesh Gurukkal ... Petitioner Vs 1.

The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, 119, Uthamar Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2.

The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board, Kancheepuram.

3.

Assistant Commissioner, HR and CE Department, District Collectorate Campus, Kancheepuram.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to conduct enquiry pursuant to the petitioner's reminder representation dated 21.11.2025 for appointing committee for Sarva Sathaka, Archaryas and Sathakas appointments.

For Petitioner : Mr.Krishnasamy Chinnasamy For R1 to R3 : Mr.K.Karthikeyan Government Advocate 1/3

ORDER

The prayer in the writ petition is to consider the representation dated 21.11.2025.

2. Upon perusing the representation, it relates to the ceremonies to be conducted during the Kumbhabhishekham. The Kumbhabhishekham itself was completed on 08.12.2025.

3. As such, the prayer in the writ petition has become infructuous. Accordingly, the writ petition is dismissed as infructuous. No costs. 16.12.2025 nsl To 1.

The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, 119, Uthamar Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2.

The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board, Kancheepuram.

3.

The Assistant Commissioner, HR and CE Department, District Collectorate Campus, Kancheepuram.

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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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