Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28835/2026 of Periyasamy Vs The Commissioner on 6 October 2026
W.P.(MD) No.28835 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 06.10.2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY
W.P.(MD) No.28835 of 2026
{CNR: HCMD011407472026}
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Periyasamy
... Petitioner
Vs.
1.The Commissioner,
Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment, Chennai.
2.The Joint Commissioner / Executive Officer, Arulmigu Dhandayudhapani Swamy Temple, Palani, Dindigul District.
... Respondents
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay Diwali Bonus, including dress materials, to the barber All license holders in Dhandayuthapani Temple, Palani on the eve of every Diwali festival by considering the representation dated 18.09.2025.
For Petitioner
: Mr.B.Ramnath
W.P.(MD) No.28835 of 2026
For R1
: Mr.S.Iniyan Karthik
Government Advocate
For R2
: Mr.R.Murali
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O R D E R
After submitting representation dated 18.09.2025 for grant of Diwali Bonus to the petitioner, the petitioner has approached this Court seeking a mandamus in that regard.
2. Mr.S.Iniyan Karthik, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice for the first respondent. Mr.R.Murali, learned counsel, accepts notice for the second respondent.
3. After pointing out that a licensee, such as the petitioner, cannot seek parity of treatment with employees, learned counsel for the second respondent submits that the representation would be considered and disposed of on merits within two weeks.
4. Recording the said submission, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the second respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's
W.P.(MD) No.28835 of 2026 representation dated 18.09.2025 on merits within two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. 06.10.2026 JEN NCC : No Index : No To
1. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment, Chennai.
2. The Joint Commissioner / Executive Officer, Arulmigu Dhandayudhapani Swamy Temple, Palani, Dindigul District.
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