Mahadevan C v. The Commissioner

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 18.07.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN 1.C.Mahadevan 2.V.Sivan ... Petitioners Vs.

1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Chennai.

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

3.The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Mahadevasamy Thirukoil, Rajamill Road, Madurai.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to conclude the renovation works and to conduct Kumbabishegam festival of Arulmigu Mahadevasamy Temple, Rajamill Road, Madurai within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioners : Mr.K.S.Kathiravan For Respondents : Mr.S.S.Madhavan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to conclude the renovation works and to conduct Kumbabishegam festival of Arulmigu Mahadevasamy Temple, Rajamill Road, Madurai within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The learned counsel for the third respondent temple submits that the concern of the petitioners has been addressed and Kumbabishegam is proposed to be held on 28.01.2026, since the temple is under renovation pursuant to the directions of this Court in W.P.(MD).No.24790 of 2023 dated 19.03.2024.

3. In view of the above submission, this Writ Petition stands closed. There shall be no order as to costs.

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To 1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Chennai.

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

C.SARAVANAN,J.

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