A.Gowri v. The Commissioner

1 W.P.(MD)NO.32111 OF 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.32111 of 2025 A.Gowri ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, No.119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034.

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

3. The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Administration Department, Ellis Nagar, Madurai.

4. Arulmigu Thuvaralpathiamman Thirukoil, Chockalingapuram, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

Rep. By its Thakkar/Executive Officer, Arulmighu Kalyana Sundareshwarar Thirukovil, Melur Town and Taluk, Madurai.

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2 W.P.(MD)NO.32111 OF 2025 Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to allot the renovation work of "Temple Door and Window Wood Works" to the petitioner in Arulmigu Thuvaralpathiamman Thirukovil situated at Chokkalingapuram Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District based on the petitioner's representation dated 21.10.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Balaji For R-1 to R-3 : Mr.P.Subbaraj, Special Government Pleader.

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O R D E R

Heard both sides.

2. The petitioner is a devotee of the fourth respondent temple. The petitioner is ready to undertake some donor works.

3. The petitioner is directed to go before the Executive Officer of the fourth respondent temple and make her offer. I am certain that upon receipt of the request from the petitioner, appropriate proceedings will be issued by the authority concerned. 2/4

3 W.P.(MD)NO.32111 OF 2025 In fact, the instruction given to the learned Special Government Pleader is on the very same lines.

4. Recording the stand of the fourth respondent, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

12.11.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU To:

1. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, No.119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034.

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

3. The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Administration Department, Ellis Nagar, Madurai.

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4 W.P.(MD)NO.32111 OF 2025 G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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