Madras High CourtWP(MD)/3650/2026disposed of

T.Munusamy v. The Commissioner

2026-02-10Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENGH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY W.P.(MD)No.3650 of 2026 T.Munusamy ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Chennai.

2.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Thanjavur.

3.The Thakkar / Executive Officer, Arulmigu Neelakanda Pillaiyar Thirukovil, Yenthal, Peravoorani Taluk, Thanjavur District.

4.The Thakkar / Executive Officer, Arulmigu Viswanatha Swamy Thirukovil, Kurichi, Pattukottai Taluk, Thanjavur District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation 1/4

dated 10.11.2025 sent for doing the Thiruppani work at Arulmigu Viswanatha Swamy Thirukovil, Kurichi, Pattukottai Taluk, Thanjavur District as expeditiously as possible.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Anand For R-1 and R-2 : Mr.K.Balasubramani, Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the first and second respondents to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 10.11.2025.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that he intends to undertake thiruppani works in the subject temple. Accordingly, he submitted a representation dated 10.11.2025 to respondent Nos.1 and 2 seeking permission to carry out the said thiruppani works. However, the said representation has not been considered till date. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that the petitioner's representation would be considered in accordance with law.

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4. This Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, directs the respondent Nos.1 and 2 to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 10.11.2025, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 10.02.2026 Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No TSG To 1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Chennai.

2.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Thanjavur.

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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

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