IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-02-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Writ Petition No.6524 of 2026 A.Radhakrishnan, S/o T.Arumuga Gounder, 38, Mettur Agraharam, Salem 636 001. .. Petitioner /versus/

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

2.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, 119, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai 600 034.

3.The Chief Engineer, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, 119, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai 600 034.

4.The Chief Sthapathi, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, 119, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai 600 034.

5.The District Executive Magistrate/District Collector, Salem Town 636 001.

6.The Commissioner of Police, Line Medu, Salem 636 006.

7.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Nethimedu, Salem 636 002.

8.The Fit Person/Chairman Board of Trustee/Administrator, Arulmigu Mariamman Temple, Shevapettai, Selam 636 002.

9.The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Mariamman Temple, Shevapettai, Salem 636 002.

Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution o