Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29411/2026 of Velupillai Vs The Secretary on 14 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 29411 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 14-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY
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Velupillai,
Door No.2/198, Vayalkarai Veedu,
Karavilai, Villukuri - 629 180,
Kanyakumari District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Secretary,
Department of Hindu Religious and
Charitable Endowments (HR and CE)
and Tamil Culture Development Tourism,
Government of Tamil Nadu,
Secretariat, Fort St.George,
Chennai - 600009.
2. The Commissioner,
Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR and CE) Department, No. 119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to compete the Alasuvadi Perumal temple work within a period of 6 months based on the petitioner's representation dated 03.06.2026 and make an arrangement for reconstruction of the temple situated at Survey No.
734/15, Alasuvadi Kalkulam Taluk, Kanyakumari District.
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For Petitioner :
Mr.H.Velavadhas
For Respondents :
Mr.R.Parthiban
Special Government Pleader
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ORDER
Asserting that Arulmigu Thiruvengada Nayanar Temple is in dire need of renovation/reconstruction, the petitioner has approached this Court after submitting representation dated 30.06.2026 in that regard.
2. Accepting notice for both the respondents, Mr.R.Parthiban, learned Special Government Pleader, has handed over written instructions accompanied by an E-Tender notice relating to the award of a contract for undertaking repair and renovation works at the temple.
3. Said document indicates that the tender is scheduled to be opened on 27.10.2026. Taking note of these developments, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 14-10-2026 Index: No Speaking Neutral Citation: No JEN
WP(MD) No. 29411 of 2026 To
1. The Secretary, Department of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR and CE) and Tamil Culture Development Tourism, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Fort St. George Chennai - 600009.
2. The Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR and CE) Department, No. 119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034.
WP(MD) No. 29411 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. JEN WP(MD) No. 29411 of 2026 14-10-2026