V.Veeramariyappan v. The Commissioner,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and W.M.P(MD)Nos.26065 & 26066 of 2025 V.Veeramariyappan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Commissioner, No.119, Uthamar Gandhi Adigal Salai, Numgambakkam, Chennai - 600 034.

2.The Joint Commissioner, Madurai, 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Madurai, 1/5

4.The Inspector, Kallikudi Division, Arulmigu Veerabatrasamy Temple, Kallikudi, 5.N.Ramesh ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records of the third respondent, relating to the impugned Notification bearing Na.ka.No.3078/2024/e3 dated 18.09.2025, issued by the Assistant Commissioner, HR&CE Department, the third Respondent herein as devoid of merits and consequently direct the Commissioner, HR&CE Department Chennai, the first respondent herein to dispose the Appeal Petitions in A.P.No.08 of 2024 and A.P.No.72 of 2024 pending before the first Respondent within a specific period that is framed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Vijayarajan For Respondents : Mr.G.Suriya Ananth Additional Government Pleader for R.1 to R.4 2/5

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to 4. Considering the nature of relief to be granted, issuance of notice to the fifth respondent is dispensed with.

2.The petition mentioned religious institution is governed by a scheme. It was modified vide order dated 08.05.2024 in O.A.No.3 of 2019. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner has filed appeal before the first respondent. It was taken on file in A.P.No.72 of 2024. 3.The first respondent is directed to dispose of the same on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The rights of the parties will abide by the outcome of the appeal. In other words, even if any trustee is appointed, pursuant to the impugned notice dated 18.09.2025, it will have to abide by the outcome of the said appeal. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter.

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4.This Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 19.11.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No MGA To 1.The Commissioner, No.119, Uthamar Gandhi Adigal Salai, Numgambakkam, Chennai - 600 034.

2.The Joint Commissioner, Madurai, Madurai District.

3.The Assistant Commissioner, Madurai, Madurai District.

4.The Inspector, Kallikudi Division, Arulmigu Veerabatrasamy Temple, Kallikudi, 4/5

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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