IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY V. Nagaraj ..Petitioner Vs

1. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, No.119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034.

2. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Dr. Balsundaram Road, Coimbatore District.

3. The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Dr. Balasundaram Road, Coimbatore District.

4. The Inspector, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Pollachi, Coimbatore District.

..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 4, to take control over the Administration and Management of the Arulmigu Sri Veeramatchiamman Temple, situate at Vadugapalayam, Pollachi Town and Taluk, Coimbatore District in the light of the notice issued by the third respondent dated 05.01.2026 in Se.Mu.Na.Ka.No.93/2025/A6 within a stipulated time.

For Petitioner: Mr.M.N.Balakrishnan For Respondents: Mr.S.Ravichandran Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

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