Mani v. The Commissioner

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.11.2025

CORAM

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

1.The Commissioner, Commissioner Office, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Chennai.

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

3.S.Manoharan, 18th Padi Karuppar Kovil Poosari, S/o.Subbaiah, Alagarkovil, Madurai District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct to the 1/4

respondents to take appropriate action against the 3rd respondent considering the representation dated 06.10.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Ramu For Respondents : Mr.P.Subbaraj, Spl. Government Pleader for R1 & R2.

ORDER

The case on hand pertains to the service of the third respondent as a poosari. The petitioner alleges that the third respondent had manipulated the age record. The right of the petitioner is not in any way infringed. Only a person whose interests are at stake can maintain a writ petition. The third respondent is not alleged to have acted against the interest of the temple. In these circumstances, I do not intend to interfere. The writ petition stands dismissed. No costs. 03.11.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:

1.The Commissioner, Commissioner Office, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Chennai.

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

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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