Madras High Court
WP(MD)/31410/2026 of Arulmigu Munaiyaduvar Nainar Temple Vs The Joint Commissioner on 4 November 2026
WP(MD) No. 31410 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 04-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY
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and
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Arulmigu Munaiyaduvar Nainar Temple,
Represented through its Managing Trustee, S.Manickam Pillai, S/o.Kamatchi Pillai, Door No. 3/98/7, Malaiya Koil Opposite, Silvarpatti, Periakulam Taluk, Theni District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Joint Commissioner.
Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious
and Charitable Endowment Department,
Dindigul.
2. The Executive Officer,
Arulmigu Mooongilanai
Kamatchiamman Temple,
Devadhanapatti,
Periakulam Taluk,
Theni District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the records of the second respondent dated 21.10.2026, quashing the same as arbitrary, ultravires, in violation of the principles of natural justice, Audi Alteram Partem and consequentially permitting to conduct the necessary election for electing the trustees for oncoming period of two years in respect of the trusteeship of Arulmighu
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Munaiyaduvar Nainar Temple, Silvarpatti, Periakulam Taluk, Theni District.
For Petitioner
: Mr.R.G.Shankar Ganesh
For Respondents
: Mr.M.S.Parthiban
Government Advocate
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ORDER
Communication dated 21.10.2026 from the Fit Person calling upon the petitioner to hand over properties, documents and the like in relation to the Arulmigu Munaiyaduvar Nainar Temple is challenged in this Writ Petition.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the impugned communication makes reference to an order of the Joint Commissioner, but that such order was not served on the petitioner and that the petitioner was not provided a reasonable opportunity.
3. Mr.M.S.Parthiban, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice for both the respondents. He has handed over a copy of order dated 01.10.2026 of the Joint Commissioner.
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4. Since it appears prima facie that the petitioner was not provided a reasonable opportunity before the appointment of the Fit Person, the Fit Person shall take no further steps pursuant to the impugned communication until the next hearing date.
5. List on 03.12.2026. 04-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No JEN To
1. The Joint Commissioner. Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Dindigul.
2. The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Mooongilanai Kamatchiamman Temple, Devadhanapatti, Periakulam Taluk, Theni District.
WP(MD) No. 31410 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. JEN WP(MD) No. 31410 of 2026 04-11-2026