BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

DATED: 12-01-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY

and W.M.P(MD)No.53 of 2026

1. Poyyamani Velar

2. Suresh

Petitioner(s)

Vs

1. The Joint Commissioner

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department,

Thanjavur District.

2. The Assistant Commissioner,

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department,

Pudukottai District.

3. The Inspector,

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department,

Ponnamaravathi.

4. The Superintendent of Police,

Pudukottai District.

5. The Deputy Superintendent of Police,

Ponnamaravathi.

6. The State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police,

Ponnamaravathi Police Station, Pudukkottai.

Respondent(s)

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.V.R.Shanmuganathan For Respondent(s):

Mr.M. Muthumanikkam, Government Advocate (crl. Side), for R-1 and R-2 Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (crl. Side), for R-3 to R-6 Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 4 and 5 to provide adequate protection and to ensure uninterrupted performance of poojas and administration of the temple by the hereditary trustees cum hereditary poosaries, including during fes