Madras High Court
WP(MD)/13609/2025 of M.Muralidharan Vs The Commissioner on 14 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 13609 of 2025
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 14-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI
WP(MD) No. 13609 of 2025
CNR:{HCMD010577672025}
M.Muralidharan
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Commissioner,
Office of the Commissioner,
Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, No. 119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Chennai 600 034.
2. The Joint Commissioner,
Office of the Arulmigu Dhanadayuthapani
Thirukovil, Palani,
Dindigul District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to consider representation of the petitioner dated 02.04.2025 and direct the respondent to permit the petitioner to retire from service without prejudice to the pending FIR in Crime No. 3 of 2021.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.K.Muthu Ganesa Pandian
For Respondent(s):
Mr.M.Mahaboob Athif,
Spl. Govt. Pleader for R1
:Mr.R.Murali for R2
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ORDER
The petitioner is the Assistant Manager in the 2nd respondent temple. He has filed this writ petition for a mandamus to the respondents to permit him to retire from service on 31.05.2025.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner attained the age of superannuation on 31.05.2025, however, he had not been permitted to retire from service.
3. The learned counsel appearing for the 2nd respondent submits that the petitioner is facing disciplinary proceedings and therefore, he has been placed under suspension. According to him, a criminal case has been registered as against the petitioner that he has amassed wealth 300% disproportionate to his known source of income and after enquiry final report is filed. The same is taken on file in CC.No.3 of 2026 on the file of the learned Principal District Judge, Dindigul and on 27.09.2026 charges have also been framed.
4. In view of the above submission, this writ petition is dismissed with a direction to the respondents to conclude the disciplinary
WP(MD) No. 13609 of 2025 proceedings initiated as against the petitioner within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 14-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No DSK To
1. The Commissioner Office of the Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, No. 119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Chennai 600 034.
2. The Joint Commissioner, Office of the Arulmigu Dhanadayuthapani Thirukovil, Palani, Dindigul District.
WP(MD) No. 13609 of 2025 B.PUGALENDHI, J. DSK WP(MD) No. 13609 of 2025 14-10-2026