IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 09.02.2026 CORAM :

THE HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY and WMP.No.5183 of 2026 P.Rajendiran .. Petitioner Versus

1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Tourism, Culture and Endowments Department, Fort St.George, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.

2.The Commissioner, HR & CE Department, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034.

3.The Joint Commissioner, Perunthittavalagam, Villupuram, Villupuram District.

4.The Assistant Commissioner, cum Executive Officer, Arulmigu Angalamman Thirukoil, Melmalaiyanoor, Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District 604 204.

5.The Election Officer / Assistant Commissioner, HR&CE Department, Kallakuruchi.

6.The Chairman, Board of Trustees, Arulmigu Angalamman Thirukoil, Melmalaiyanur, Villupuram District. .. Respondents For Petitioner : Mr.M.G.Balamurugan For Respondents : Mr.N.R.R.Arun Nalarajan, Special Government Pleader (HR&CE)

Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the entire records pertaining to issuance of the order dated 12.01.2026 and 21.01.2026 passed by the 5^th respondent regarding the postponement of election to the Board o