IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 18-11-2025 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.B. BALAJI AND WMP NO. 49533 OF 2025 K.Shanmugam ..Petitioner(s)

Vs

1. The COMMISSIONER Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowments, 119, Uthamar Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-34.

2. The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowments, , Perundurai Rd, V Chatram, Nggo Colony, E Rode-638 011

3. The Assistant Commissioner Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowments, Ex-army Bungalow Gandhi Road, Erode-638

001.

4. S.Karthikeyan ..Respondent(s)

Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India to issue a writ of Mandamus seeking a direction to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to complete the process of taking over Vinayagar, Mahakaliamman, Marriamman Temple at Puthukaraipudur Village, Gobichettipalayam taluk, Erode District in the light of 3rd respondents communication dated 07.07.2025 and 12.09.2025 within the time frame fixed by this Honourable Court.

For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Anishkumar For Respondent(s): Mr.K.Karthekeiyan Government Advocate (for R1 to R3)

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to complete the pr