IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-02-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Writ Petition No.6606 of 2026 N.Samaran, S/o Nagan, No.1, Padavattamman Kovil Street, Thiruporur 603 110, Chengalpattu District. .. Petitioner /versus/

1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Uttamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034.

2.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Kanchipuram District.

3.The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Kandhasamy Thirukovil, Thiruporur.

4.The District Collector, Chengalpattu District. Mamallapuram Range, Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 to prohibit usage of caste names in the invitations of the ensuing Masi Bramochavam 2026 of the 3^rd respondent Temple/Arulmigu Kandhasamy Thirukovil, Thiruporur and to permit only the persons duly authorized by the 3^rd respondent/Executive Officer to participate as “Sri Padhamthangis” to carry the idol during procession and pass suitable orders.

For Petitioner :Mr. S.Abhijeet Krishna For Respondents :Mr.J.Ravindran, AAG A