BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 28.11.2025 CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN W.A(MD)Nos.2697 and 2929 of 2025 and CMP (MD) Nos.15284, 15285, 16631 and 16632 of 2025

1.W.A(MD)No.2697 of 2025 Thiruvavaduthurai Adheenam, Thiruvavaduthurai, Represented by its Adheenakarthar, Sri-la-Sri Ambalavana Pandara Sannathi Tiruvavaduthurai Adheenam, Tiruvavaduthurai, Mayiladuthurai District.

... Appellant/4th Respondent Vs.

1.Shri Sivakarayogi Swami Madam, Shri Suriyanar Koil Aadheenam Represented by its Adheenakarthar Shri-la-Shri Mahalinga Pandara Sanithi Suriyanar Kovil, Thiruvidai Maruthur Taluk, Thanjavur District.

... 1^st Respondent/Writ Petitioner

2.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Uthamar Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai.

3.The Assistant Commissioner, O/o Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Board No.1, Aayikulam Road, Kumbakonam, Thanajvur District.

4. The Executive Officer, O/o. The Executive Officer, Sri Patteswara Swami Kovil, Patteswaram Post, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District. ... Respondents 2 to 4/

Respondents 1 to 3

5.Shri-la-Shri Mahalinga Pandar