Kamalakasan v. The Assistant Commissioner

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 21.04.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Kamalakasan .. Petitioner - Vs. - 1.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Thiruvanaikaval, Trichy, Trichy District.

2.The Executive Officer, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Sri Muthu Mariamman Temple, Kariapatti, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District.

.. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to ensure that the Chithirai festival of Sri Muthu Mariamman Temple situated at Kariapatti Village, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District is conducted only after the completion of the Legislative Assembly Elections, 2026 for ensure the participation of all villagers working in outstation to attend the festival by considering the petitioner's representations dated 11.04.2026 and 15.04.2026 and pass such further or other orders.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.Pitchai Muthu For Respondents : Mr.M.Sarangan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

When the matter came up for hearing, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner would submit that the matter has since become infructuous.

2.Accordingly, the Writ Petition is dismissed as having become infructuous. No costs.

21.04.2026 sji NCC: Yes/No To 1.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Thiruvanaikaval, Trichy, Trichy District.

2.The Executive Officer, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Sri Muthu Mariamman Temple, Kariapatti, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District.

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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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