R.Kuppusamy v. The Commissioner
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.05.2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY and W.M.P.(MD)Nos.10731 and 10732 of 2026 R.Kuppusamy ... Petitioner vs.
1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 34.
2.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Dindigul.
3.The Deputy Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Dindigul.
4.The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Muniyappa Swamy Thirukoil, Ellapatti, Oddanchatram Taluk, Dindigul District.
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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Certiorari, to call for the entire records relating to the impugned order passed by the 4th respondent in his proceedings No. Nil, dated 15.05.2026 and quash the same. For Petitioner :Mr.K.K.Senthil For Respondents :Mr.D.Gandhiraj Special Government Pleader *****
O R D E R
This Writ Petition is filed challenging the impugned notice, dated 15.05.2026.
2.The grievance of the petitioner is that notices are issued without making wide publicity and initially very low amount is fixed and subsequently the amount is changed.
3.When the matter came up for hearing, the learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents would submit that the temple is withdrawing the notification and a fresh notice will be issued within 30 days from today.
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4.In view thereof, recording the same, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.
NCC :Yes / No 20.05.2026 cmr To 1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 34.
2.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Dindigul.
3.The Deputy Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Dindigul.
4.The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Muniyappa Swamy Thirukoil, Ellapatti, Oddanchatram Taluk, Dindigul District.
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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.
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