K.Muthu v. The Secretary
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.09.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN K.Muthu ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowment Board, St.George Fort, Chennai.
2.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowment Board, Chennai.
3.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowment Board, Thanjavur.
4.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowment Board, Pudukottai.
... Respondents 1/4
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 4 to permit the petitioner to conduct Annathanam on 11.09.2025 in his village as per the representation dated 05.07.2025 and remainder dated 28.07.2025.
For Petitioner : Mr.M.Karunanithi For Respondents : Mr.G.Suriya Ananth Additional Government Pleader for R.1 to R.4 Mr.M.Mahaboob Athiff for Intervenor
ORDER
Heard the learned counsel for the writ petitioner, the learned Additional Government Pleader for the respondents 1 to 4 and the learned counsel for the intervenor.
2.The Kumbabishekam for the petition mentioned temple is scheduled to take place tomorrow. The petitioner is a resident of Semburanvayal Village. He wants to offer Annathanam in connection with the said Kumbabishekam. The petitioner is permitted to offer Annathanam in his Village tomorrow.
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3.This Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 10.09.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No MGA Note: Issue order copy on 10.09.2025.
To 1.The Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowment Board, St.George Fort, Chennai.
2.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowment Board, Chennai.
3.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowment Board, Thanjavur.
4.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowment Board, Pudukottai.
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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.
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