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WP(MD)/28438/2026 of SP.V.M. Thiyagarajan Vs The Principal Secretary to G on 5 October 2026
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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 05.10.2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY
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SP.V.M.Thiyagarajan
... Petitioner
Vs.
1.The Principal Secretary to Government, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Secretariat, Chennai.
2.The Commissioner,
Hindu Religious and Charitable
Endowments Department,
Nungambakkam, Chennai.
3.The Joint Commissioner,
Hindu Religious and Charitable
Endowments Department,
Ellis Nagar, Madurai.
4.The Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Arulmigu Sarveswarar Temple and Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, Anna Nagar, Madurai.
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5.Veera. Ramasamy,
Arulmigu Sarveswarar Temple and
Karpaga Vinayagar Temple,
Anna Nagar, Madurai.
... Respondents
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents, particularly first to third respondents, to consider the representation dated 16.09.2026
submitted by the petitioner seeking permission to conduct the Annual Navaratri Golu rituals at Arulmigu Sarveswarar Temple and Arulmigu Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, Anna Nagar, Madurai.
For Petitioner
: Mr.RM.Arun Swaminathan
For R1 to R3
: Mr.R.Parthiban
Special Government Pleader
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Asserting that the fifth respondent, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, had objected to the conduct of the Annual Navaratri Golu rituals at Arulmigu Sarveswarar Temple and Arulmigu Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, Anna Nagar, Madurai, the petitioner has approached this Court for a mandamus.
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2. The learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr.RM.Arun Swaminathan, submits that the fifth respondent has subsequently granted permission. He has handed over a communication to that effect.
3. Taking note of the same, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. 05.10.2026 JEN NCC : No Index : No To
1. The Principal Secretary, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Secretariat, Chennai.
2. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Nungambakkam, Chennai.
3. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Ellis Nagar, Madurai.
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