IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08.01.2026 CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY and W.M.P.No.781 of 2026

1.R.Ramalakshmi

2.S.Shanmugavadivu ... Petitioner Vs

1.The Joint Commissioner, HR & CE, Chennai Region-II, RK Mutt Road, Mylapore, Chennai – 600 028.

2.The Fit Person/Executive Officer, Arulmigu Muthumariamman Temple, Venkatapuram, Ambattur, Chennai – 600 053.

3.S.Sakthivasan 4.S.Venkatesan

5.Mohan ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue writ of mandamus, forbearing the 2^nd respondent from any manner permitting any third party to administer or conduct any festival at Arulmigu Muthumariamman Temple situated at Venkatapuram, Ambattur, Chennai – 600 053 until the disposal of application filed by the petitioners under Section 63(b) dated 13.11.2025 before the 1^st respondent and pass such further or other orders.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Nileshram for M/s.K.M.Vijayan Associates For Respondents : Mr.K.Karthikeyan Government Advocate for R1 & R2

ORDER

This writ petition is filed to forbear the 2^nd respondent, from, in any manner permitting any third party to administer or conduct any festival at Aru