IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 04-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN WP No. 14159 of 2021 and W.M.P.No.32024 of 2025 R.Nandhakumar S/o.Rajagopal, Pasthalapalli village, Kalingavaram Post, Shoolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

..Petitioner(s)

Vs

1. The Commissioner Hindu Religious and charitable Endowments Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, 119,Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Thousand Lights West, Nungambakkam, Chennai- 600 034.

2. The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious and charitable Endowments Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvannamalai District.

3. The District Revenue Officer and Special Officer (Temple Lands)Krishnagiri District.

4. The Tahsildar Taluk Office, Shoolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

5. V.Chalapathi S/o.T.V.Vasanthiah Residing at Kudisathanapalli post, Shoolagiri Taluk, Perigai, Krishnagiri District.

6. V.Chakarabani S/o.T.V.Vasanthiah Residing at Kudisathanapalli post, Shoolagiri Taluk, Perigai, Krishnagiri District.

7. V.Thimmiah S/o.T.V.Vasanthiah Residing at Kudisathanapalli post, Shoolagiri Taluk, Perigai, Krishnagiri District.

8. N.Hemanthkumar S/o.Narasimmiah Residing at Kudisathanap