Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28780/2026 of Ganesan K Vs The Joint Commissioner on 12 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 28780 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 12-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR
RAMAMOORTHY
WP(MD) No. 28780 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011412402026}
K.Ganesan
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
The Joint Commissioner
Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowments (HR
and CE) Department
Thanjavur
for Pudukottai District
Situated At. No. 56, S M Salai,
Near Hotel Temple Tower,
Thanavur 613 007
..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 respondent herein to consider the representation dated 23.09.2026 sent by the petitioner and thereon Frame an Administrative Scheme for the Temple under Section 64 of the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and charitable Endowments Act 1959.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.S. Bharathy Kannan
For Respondent(s):
Mr.R.Parthiban
Special Government Pleader
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ORDER
After submitting a representation dated 23.09.2026, requesting that a Scheme be framed under Section 64 of the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959, the petitioner has approached this Court for a direction in that regard.
2. Mr. R.Parthiban, learned Special Government Pleader, accepts notice for the respondent. He submits that the petitioner has merely made a representation and is required to submit an appropriate application for consideration.
3. Considering the above submissions, this Writ Petition is disposed of on the following terms:
i. The petitioner is permitted to submit an appropriate application under Section 64 of the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959, requesting the respondent to frame a Scheme;
ii. Such application shall be submitted within two (2) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order; iii.Upon receipt thereof, the respondent is directed to consider and
WP(MD) No. 28780 of 2026 dispose of the same on merits within six (6) months from the date of receipt thereof;
iv. There shall be no order as to costs. 12-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No apd To The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowments (HR and CE) Department Thanjavur For Pudukottai District Situated At. No. 56, S M Salai, Near Hotel Temple Tower, Thanavur 613 007
WP(MD) No. 28780 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. apd WP(MD) No. 28780 of 2026 12-10-2026