Madras High Court
WP/37580/2026 of Sivayogam Ramalingam Ninaivu Arakatalai Vs The District collector on 29 September 2026
WP No. 37580 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 29-09-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY
WP No. 37580 of 2026
CNR:{HCMA012078902026}
Sivayogam Ramalingam Ninaivu Arakatalai
Rep. by its Secretary, A.Jayapal
S/o.Adimulam,
No.572/2, Thamarai Vinayagar Street,
Perur, Srimushnam Taluk,
Cuddalore District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Cuddalore District,
Cuddalore.
2. The Joint Commissioner,
H.R.and C.E. Cuddalore.
3. The Special Tahsildhar,
Chidambaram Sabha,
Nayakar Thirukoil,
Office of the Assistant Joint Commissioner Office, H.R.and C.E. Cuddalore.
4. Pothu Dishithar Cum Secretary,
Sri Sabha Nayakar Koil Street,
Chidambaram,
Cuddalore District.
5. M.Kayathiri,
W/o.Muthukumar,
Plot No.6, State Bank Colony,
Chidambaram Town,
Cuddalore District.
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6. Siva Shankari
No.56, Vellangiamman Koil Street,
Chidambaram Town,Cuddalore District.
7. S.Shanmugasundaram
S/o.Sabanayagam,
No.12, Thillai Nataraja Nagar,
Chidambaram Town,Cuddalore District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for an issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd and 4th Respondents to take appropriate legal steps for the recovery and protection of the Properties dedicated to Chidambaram Sri Nataraja Temple, comprised in T.S. No. 946, measuring an extent of 2,666 Sq.ft., and T.S. Nos.344/1A, 1B
and 1B2, measuring an extent of 128 sq.ft., Situated at Ward No.5, South Car Street, Chidambaram Town, Cuddalore District, in accordance with the Will dated 23.07.1998 and in accordance with law, as requested in the petitioner’s representation dated 15.06.2026, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner(s):
M/s.Sushmitha.S
For Respondent(s):
Mr.B.Pachaiyappan
Additional Government Pleader
For R1
Mr.R.Bharanidharan
Special Government Pleader (HR &CE)
For R2 & R3
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This writ petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents to take appropriate legal steps for the recovery and protection of the properties
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dedicated to Chidambaram Sri Nataraja Temple, comprised in T.S. No. 946, measuring an extent of 2,666 Sq.ft., and T.S. Nos.344/1A, 1B and 1B2, measuring an extent of 128 sq.ft., Situated at Ward No.5, South Car Street, Chidambaram Town, Cuddalore District, in accordance with the Will dated 23.07.1998 and in accordance with law, as requested in the petitioner’s representation dated 15.06.2026.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner made a representation dated 15.06.2026 seeking to take appropriate legal steps for the recovery and protection of the properties dedicated to Chidambaram Sri Nataraja Temple, comprised in T.S. No. 946, measuring an extent of 2,666 Sq.ft., and T.S. Nos.344/1A, 1B and 1B2, measuring an extent of 128 sq.ft., Situated at Ward No.5, South Car Street, Chidambaram Town, Cuddalore District, in accordance with the Will dated 23.07.1998. However, the said representation has not been considered by the official respondents. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.
3. Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Additional Government Pleader, accepts notice on behalf of the 1st respondent and Mr.R.Bharanidharan, learned Special Government Pleader accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 2 and 3.
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4. Learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 2 and 3 would submit that the petitioner’s representation dated 15.06.2026 will be considered and disposed of within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
5. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner; learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the 1st respondent and learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 2 and 3.
6. Considering the submission made by both parties and in view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the 2nd respondent to dispose of the petitioner’s representation dated 15.06.2026, on merits and in accordance with law, after affording personal hearing opportunity to the petitioner and other parties concerned if any, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
7. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 29-09-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No rst
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To
1. The District Collector, Cuddalore District, Cuddalore.
2. The Joint Commissioner, H.R.and C.E. Cuddalore.
3. The Special Tahsildhar, Chidambaram Sabha, Nayakar Thirukoil, Office of the Assistant Joint Commissioner Office, H.R.and C.E. Cuddalore.
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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J. rst WP No. 37580 of 2026 29-09-2026
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