Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28892/2026 of Ravichandran Vs The Commissioner on 12 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 28892 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. 28892 of 2026
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Ravichandran
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Commissioner
HR and CE Department
Chennai.
2. The Joint Commissioner
HR and CE Department
Thanjavur
Thanjavur District.
..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 Respondents to appoint the non-hereditary for the temples viz.
A/M.Kuttiyandavar Mariyamman temple etc., temple situated in Vambarampatti Village, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District, from among the members of Vallambar Community as per the final scheme in O.A.No.13/2012/A4 dated 15.05.2014 and Gazette in the Pudukkottai District in issue No.14 dated 30.05.2014 on the basis of the Petitioner’s representation dated 13.08.2026.
WP(MD) No. 28892 of 2026
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.A.Joel Paul Antony
For Respondent(s):
Mr.R.Parthiban
Special Government Pleader
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ORDER
Pursuant to the application filed by the petitioner, Non-Hereditary Trustees were appointed in respect of the A/M.Kuttiyandavar Mariyamman Temple. Asserting that the term of such Non-Hereditary Trustees expired in 2022 and that the temple is currently being managed by an Executive Officer, the petitioner has approached this Court for a direction.
2. Mr. R.Parthiban, learned Special Government Pleader, accepts notice for the respondents. He submits that applications were called for on 28.10.2025 and that there was no response thereto. He further submits that necessary measures for the appointment of Non-Hereditary Trustees would be taken within six months.
3. Taking note of the above submissions, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the second respondent to take all necessary measures for the appointment of Non-Hereditary Trustees to the temple
WP(MD) No. 28892 of 2026 concerned within a maximum period of six (6) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. 12-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No apd To
1. The Commissioner HR and CE Department Chennai.
2. The Joint Commissioner HR and CE Department Thanjavur Thanjavur District.
WP(MD) No. 28892 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. apd WP(MD) No. 28892 of 2026 12-10-2026