J.Manohar v. The Commissioner

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.11.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN J.Manohar ... Petitioner in WP(MD)No.11332/25 S.Ayyapan ... Petitioner in WP(MD)No.11721/25 S.Mahendran ... Petitioner in WP(MD)No.11891/25 /Vs./

1. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, No.119, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai - 600 034.

2. The Executive Officer / Joint Commissioner, Arulmizhu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani, Dindigul District.

... Respondents in all petitions PRAYER in W.P.(MD)No.11332 of 2025 :- Writ Petition - filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to provide a pathway for ingress and egress through the Girivala Veethi to access petitioner's patta land, as 1/4

recommended by the Monitoring Committee by considering petitioner's representation dated 16.04.2025.

PRAYER in W.P.(MD)No.11721 of 2025 :- Writ Petition - filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to provide ingress and egress to petitioner's property from the Girivala Vethi Side, either through the Tourist Parking Road or Kodaikanal Road Junction, to enable the continued functioning of petitioner's business and uphold the right to peaceful enjoyment of the petitioner's property by considering his representation dated 16.04.2025. PRAYER in W.P.(MD)No.11891 of 2025 :- Writ Petition - filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to provide a proper access pathway to petitioner's patta land through the Girivala Veethi, in accordance with the recommendations and assurances of the Monitoring Committee by considering his representation dated 16.04.2025. Appearance in all petitions:- For Petitioner : Mr.G.Sethu Surendhar For Respondents : Mr.J.Ashok (R1) Additional Government Pleader Mr.R.Murali (R2) 2/4

COMMON ORDER (Order of the Court was made by DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J.) Mr.G.Sethu Surendhar, learned counsel appearing for the petitioners makes endorsements to the effect that these writ petitions are not pursued, recording which, these writ petitions are dismissed as withdrawn. No costs.

[A.S.M.J.,] & [C.K.J.,] 25.11.2025 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes sm TO:-

1. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, No.119, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai - 600 034.

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DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J.

AND C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

sm Common Order made in Dated:

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