Madras High CourtWP(MD)/21891/2023disposed of

Kumaresan.M v. The District Collector

2026-01-08Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy6 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY & W.M.P.(MD)No.18268 of 2023 Kumaresan.M S/o Murugan No.9/150, Nadu Street Telnganpatti, Porundalur Karur District ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector Karur District, Karur

2. The Tahsildar Kulithalai Taluk Karur District

3. The Joint Commissioner Regulated Market Complex 1st Floor, Palladam Road, Tiruppur

4. The Assistant Commissioner Hindu Religious Endowment Department 1st Cross Street, A.D.Saminathapuram Near Nirmala Hospital, Karur 1/6

5. The Inspector Kadambar Kovil Kulithalai, Karur District

6. The Inspector of Police Thogaimalai, Karur District ... Respondents Prayer:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents No.1 to 4 to take appropriate action against illegal renovation of Arulmigu Bhavathiamman Temple and Sub Temples at Telnganpatti, Porundalur, Karur District by considering the representation dated 29.08.2023 For Petitioner : Mr.R.Murali For Respondent : Mrs.K.Malathi, AGP for R1 & 2 Mr.J.K.Jeyaselan, GA for R3 to R5 Mr.A.Albert James, GA for R6

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents 1 to 4 to consider petitioners representation dated 29.08.2023.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner has given a representation dated 29.08.2023 to take 2/6

appropriate action against illegal renovation of Arulmigu Bhavathiamman Temple and Sub Temples at Telnganpatti, Porundalur, Karur District. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondent till date. Hence, this petition.

3. In reply, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent would submit that the petitioner's representation will be disposed of by the respondent within a period of 4 weeks.

4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record.

5. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the respondents 1 to 4 to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 29.08.2023 and dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 4 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 3/6

6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is also closed. 08.01.2026 Speaking/Non-speaking order Index : Yes / No nsa To

1. The District Collector Karur District, Karur

2. The Tahsildar Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District

3. The Joint Commissioner Regulated Market Complex 1st Floor, Palladam Road, Tiruppur

4. The Assistant Commissioner Hindu Religious Endowment Department 1st Cross Street, A.D.Saminathapuram Near Nirmala Hospital, Karur

5. The Inspector Kadambar Kovil Kulithalai, Karur District 4/6

6. The Inspector of Police Thogaimalai, Karur District 5/6

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