JUDGMENT

(Prayer: Appeal filed under Clause 15 of the Letters Patent, against the order dated 23.09.2022 passed in W.P.No.25803 of 2022.)

T. Raja, ACJ.

1. This writ appeal has been directed against the impugned order dated 23.09.2022 passed by the learned single Judge in Writ Petition No.25803 of 2022, dismissing the writ petition filed by the appellant/writ petitioner on a challenge to the G.O.Ms.No.103, Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments Department dated 23.09.2020 reducing the term of office of the non-hereditary trustees from three years to two years.

2. Mr.R.Singaravelan, learned Senior Counsel appearing for the appellant/writ petitioner argued that Arulmighu Sri Kalikambal Kamadeswarar Temple is one of the ancient temples in the State constructed even prior to 16th Century B.C., because the Great Maratha Warrior Chatrapathi Sivaji Maharaj visited this temple and offered his prayers to the Goddess on 03.10.1677 during his Dakshin Digvijaya campaigns in South Indian region. This temple is also identified with Viswakarma community people and absolutely dedicated to the said family only. Moreover, Arulmighu Kalikambal Kamadeswarar Temple is a denominational temple declared und