Ayyakalai D v. The Joint Commissioner

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.04.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIVEK KUMAR SINGH and WMP (MD) No.7434 of 2025 D.Ayyakalai : Petitioner Vs.

1. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Sivagangai Division,

2. The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department,

3. Police Department, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Office at Arulmigu Sevugaperumal Temple, Singampunari,

4. The Fit Person, Arulmigu Villiyar Thirukovil, Working as Executive Officer, Arulmigu Thiruvengadamudaiyan Thirukovil, Ariyakudi, Karaikudi Taluk, 1/5

5. Poosari Meiyan : Respondents P RAYER:

Writ Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents No.1 to 3 to conduct Panguni Uthiram Festival schedule on 11.04.2025 of Arulmigu Villiyar Temple, Puluthipatti village, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District, without interference of the 5th respondent claiming as Hereditary Trustee.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Suresh For Respondents : Mr.K.S.Selvaganesan Adl.Govt. Pleader for R1 to R3 Mr.A.N.Ramanathan for R4 Mr.M.Saravanan for R5

O R D E R

The present Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to conduct Panguni Uthiram Festival, scheduled on 11.04.2025 at Arulmigu Villiyar Temple, Puluthipatti village, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District, without interference of the fifth respondent, who claims to be the Hereditary Trustee.

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2. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Government Pleader, appearing on behalf of the respondent 1 to 3, by circulating a written communication dated 19.03.2025, submitted that four officers have been nominated to assist the fifth respondent in conducting the Panguni Uthiram Festival, scheduled on 11.04.2025.

4. Recording the said submission, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

08.04.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No PKN Note: Issue order copy on 09.04.2025.

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To

1. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Sivagangai Division,

2. The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department,

3. Police Department, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Office at Arulmigu Sevugaperumal Temple, Singampunari,

4. The Fit Person, Arulmigu Villiyar Thirukovil, Working as Executive Officer, Arulmigu Thiruvengadamudaiyan Thirukovil, Ariyakudi, Karaikudi Taluk, 4/5

VIVEK KUMAR SINGH, J.

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