IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 18-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY P.Raji S/o.Poongavanam

556, Pachaiyamman Koil Street (Bye pass Road)

Kizhsathamangalam, Vandavasi Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District, Hereditary Trustee, A/m. Mannarsamy Pachaiamman Temple, Mummuni Village, Vandavasi Taluk.

..Petitioner Vs

1. The Joint Commissioner, H.R & C.E. Department, Gandhi Nagar, Tiruvannamalai.

2. The Assistant Commissioner, H.R.& C.E. Department, Oya Madam, Tiruvannamalai.

3. The Inspector, H.R & C.E.Department, Kottai Baktha Anchaneyar Temple premises, Vandavasi, Tiruvannamalai District.

..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to permit the petitioner to do daily poojas in A/m.Mannarswamy Pachaiyamman Temple situated at Mummuni Village, Vandavasi Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 07.07.2025.

For Petitioner: Mr.Amar D Pandiya For Respondents: Mr.S.Ravichandran Additional Government Pleader for R1 to R3

ORDER

The writ petition is filed for a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to permit the pe