IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 12.01.2026 CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Mr.A.Radhakrishnan ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, 119, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai – 600 034.

2. The District Executive Magistrate / Collector, Salem Town – 636 001.

3. The Commissioner of Police, Line Medu, Salem – 636 001.

4. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Nethimedu, Salem – 636 002.

5. The Chairman Board of Trustees/Fit Person, Arulmigu Kasi Viswanadhar Temple, Office at Arulmigu Sugawaneshwarar Swamy Temple, Salem Town – 636 001.

6. The Assistant Commissioner / Executive Officer, Arulmigu Kasi Viswanadhar Temple, Office at Arulmigu Sugawaneshwarar Swamy Temple, Salem Town – 636 001. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to take appropriate administrative and security measures in connection with the Kumbabishekam schedule on 28.01.2026 at 6^th respondent temple by considering petitioner’s representation dated 25.09.2025 and 22.12.2025 and pass such further