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WP No.2067 of 2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 30.01.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA,

CHIEF JUSTICE

AND

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN

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P.Bhaskar : Petitioner

versus

1.The Commissioner,

Greater Chennai Corporation,

Rippon Building, Chennai

2.The Commissioner,

HR & CE Department

Uthamar Gandhi Salai,

Nungambakkam, Chennai 34

3.The Executive Officer,

Arulmighu Sri Karpagambal Samedha

Sri Kailasanatha Temple,

Vanagaram, Chennai : Respondents

Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for

issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent No.1 namely the

Commissioner, Grater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Buildings, (If necessary

to do Physical measurement) to remove the Encroachment appurtenant to

Arulmighu Sri Kailasanatha Temple, Vangaram, Chennai in accordance with

law within a reasonable time frame based upon the petitioner’s

representation dated 16.09.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.B.Jagannath

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For Respondents : Mr.S.Ravichandran,

Additional Government Pleader,

HR & CE, for respondents 2 and 3

Ms.S.Vanitha Joice Rani,

Standing Counsel,

for the first respondent

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice)

Allegation made in the petition that there are encroachments

around the temple on temple lands is not supported by any specific

pleading or material. Therefore, on such vague pleading, we are not

inclined to pass any order. It will, however, be open for the petitioner

to satisfy the authorities if there is any encroachment. The petition

stands dismissed. There will be no order as to costs.

(MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.)

30.01.2026

Index : Yes/No

Neutral Citation : Yes/No

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To

1.The Commissioner,

Greater Chennai Corporation,

Rippon Building, Chennai

2.The Commissioner,

HR & CE Department

Uthamar Gandhi Salai,

Nungambakkam, Chennai 34

3.The Executive Officer,

Arulmighu Sri Karpagambal Samedha

Sri Kailasanatha Temple,

Vanagaram, Chennai

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THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE

AND

G.ARUL MURUGAN , J.

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WP No.2067 of 2026

30.01.2026

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