Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28495/2026 of Rathinam Vs The Joint Commissioner on 5 October 2026
W.P.(MD) No.28495 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 05.10.2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY
W.P.(MD) No.28495 of 2026
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Rathinam
... Petitioner
Vs.
1.The Joint Commissioner,
Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, Madurai.
2.The Assistant Commissioner,
Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, Madurai.
3.The Thakkar/Executive Officer,
Arulmighu Shree Ayyanar Thirukovil,
Mela Panangadi, Madurai
Office at
Arulmighu Shree Thandayuthapani Thirukovil, Nethaji Road, Madurai.
... Respondents
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to take the charge on the temple namely the Arulmighu Ayyanar temple, Arulmighu Muniyandi Swamy temple, Arulmighu Karuppasamy temple and Arulmighu Muthumariamman temple situated at Melapanankadi, Madurai North Taluk,
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Madurai District and place the signboards also by considering the petitioner's representation dated 20.06.2026.
For Petitioner
: Mr.M. Ramu
For R1 & R2
: Mr.S.I.Muthiah
Additional Government Pleader
For R3
: Mr.S.Manohar
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O R D E R
The petitioner has sought a direction to the respondents to take charge of Arulmighu Ayyanar Temple, Arulmighu Muniyandi Swamy Temple, Arulmighu Karuppasamy Temple and Arulmighu Muthumariamman Temple, situated at Melapanankadi, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai District.
2. Mr.S.I.Muthiah, learned Additional Government Pleader, accepts notice for the first and second respondents. Mr.S.Manohar, learned counsel, accepts notice for the third respondent.
3. The learned counsel for the third respondent submits that all necessary measures to take charge of the temple concerned would be taken
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4. Recording the same, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 05.10.2026 JEN NCC : No Index : No To
1. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, Madurai.
2. The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, Madurai.
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