V.Seenivasan v. The Commissioner

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.04.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY V.Seenivasan ... Petitioner vs.

1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai 600034.

2.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Trichy District.

3.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Trichy District.

4.The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Boothanayaki Amman Temple, Thuvarankurichi, Additional Incharge of Arulmigu Muthumariamman Temple, Karaipatti Village, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District.

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PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to appoint Non-Hereditary Trustees for management of Arulmigu Muthumariamman Temple, Karaipatti Village, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 10.03.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.B.Prasanna Vinoth For RR 1 to 3 : Mr.J.K.Jeyasekar Government Advocate

ORDER

The prayer in the writ petition is innocuous. 2.The petitioner is a devotee of Arulmigu Muthumariamman Temple, Karaipatti Village, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District. According to the petitioner, there is no proper person to administer the Temple. The Temple ought to be administered by appointment of non-hereditary trustees, as per the provisions of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959. However, the same has not been done. The petitioner has made a representation dated 10.03.2026, which has not been considered. 2/5

3.When the matter came up for admission, the learned Government Advocate, taking notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3, would submit that the third respondent will consider the same and pass orders in accordance with law.

4.In view thereof, the petitioner's representation dated 10.03.2026 shall be taken up for hearing by the third respondent. An opportunity of hearing shall be given to the petitioner as well as to any other interested person and orders shall be passed in accordance with law. The aforesaid exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a web copy of this order. 5.Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 27.04.2026 NCC : Yes / No ps 3/5

To 1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai 600034.

2.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Trichy District.

3.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Trichy District.

4.The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Boothanayaki Amman Temple, Thuvarankurichi, Additional Incharge of Arulmigu Muthumariamman Temple, Karaipatti Village, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District.

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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY , J.

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