BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 28.01.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY W.P.(MD)No.32697 of 2025 Vairaselvam ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Dindigul.

2. The Deputy Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Theni, Theni District.

3. The Thakkar, Arulmighu Thenmalaiyandi Kovil, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Avaniyapuram, Madurai District. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the Respondents permit the petitioner to perform Poojas and other related religious services in Arulmighu Thenmalaiyandi Temple situated at Santhaiyur Village, Madurai District as hereditary right by considering the petitioner's representation dated 24.10.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rajaram For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani, Spl.Govt. Pleader for R1 & R2 Mr.S.Manohar for R3

O R D E R

This Writ Petition is filed seeking a direction to the respondents permit the petitioner to perform Poojas and other related religious services in Arulmighu Thenmalaiyandi Temple