Chidhambaram v. The Commissioner,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 14.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Chidhambaram ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, No.119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600034.

2.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Trichy.

3.The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Analadeeswarar Temple, Thottiyam, Trichy District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to dispose the Original Application in O.A.No.9 of 2006 on the file of the 2nd Respondent within a stipulated time as fixed by this Court and consequently direct the respondents to maintain status quo till 1/4

disposal of the original application by considering the petitioner representation dated 20.09.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Joel Paul Anotny For Respondents : Mr.G.Suriya Ananth, Addl. Government Pleader.

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.Having regard to the facts and circumstances of this case, I direct the second respondent to dispose of O.A.No.9 of 2006 pending on his file on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I have not gone into the merits of the matter.

3.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 14.10.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:

1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, No.119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600034.

2.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Trichy.

3.The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Analadeeswarar Temple, Thottiyam, Trichy District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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