IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 09.01.2026 CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY K.Malarvizhi ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600 034.

2. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam District.

3. The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam District.

4. The Executive Officer, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments, Vedaranyam, Vedaranyam Taluk, Nagapattinam District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue writ of mandamus, directing the 2^nd respondent to record the name of the petitioner as a 1^st Karai, Hereditary Trustee of the Arulmigu Mariamman Temple, Panchanathikulam, situated at, Panchanathikulam East Village, Vedaranyam Taluk, Nagapattinam District.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Kasinatha Bharathi For Respondents : Mr.K.Karthikeyan Government Advocate for R1 to R4

ORDER

The prayer in the writ petition is for issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to record the name of the petitioner as a 1^st Karai, Hered