BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 27/01/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY and WMP(MD)Nos.1429 and 1430 of 2026

1. V.Vignesh

2. S.Muthulakshmi

3. V.Rathinam ... Petitioners Vs.

1. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai - 600 034.

2. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Dindigul District.

3. Arulmigu Sennimalai Thambiran Swami Madam, Represented by Thakkar / The Joint Commissioner, Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swami Temple, Palani, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Palani, Dindigul District-624 601.

... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, direction to the 2^nd respondent to dispose of the petitioner's Application dated 08.12.2025 on the file of the 2^nd respondent to fix fair rent for occupation of site alone in accordance with G.O.Ms.No.56, Commercial Tax and Charitable Endowments Department, dated 19.02.1998 and G.O.Ms.No.353 of 1999 (Tamil Development and Culture, Hindu Religious Department), dated 04.06.1999 and in terms of Sec