The court affirmed the validity of construction works authorized by the State Level Committee, emphasizing adherence to legal protocols in religious donations and committee formation.

..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to take action against respondent No.7 to 11 based on the petitioner’s representation dated

13.12.2025.

For Petitioner: Mr.L.Ramu For Respondents: Mr.S.Senthil Murugan Additional Government Pleader for R1 & R6 Mr.S.Ravichandran Additional Government Pleader (HR & CE)

R2, R4 & R5 Mr.D.K.Arun Kumar, Standing Counsel for R3 Mr.K.Magesh for Mr.N.Manokaran for R7

ORDER

The writ petition is filed for action against respondents No.7 to 11 based on the petitioner’s representation dated 13.12.2025.

2. Upon hearing the learned counsel for the petitioner and perusing the representation and other material records of the case, the grievance of the petitioner is that respondents No.7 to 11, on their own, without any due permission, have undertaken the tirupani works of the temple and they have demolished and reconstructed some of the portions, which is in total violation of the law. They are also collecting donations from the public, which is not permitted.

3. When the matter came up for hearing, Mr.S.Ravichandran, the learned Additional Government Pleader taking notice on behalf of the respondents 2, 4 & 5 would submit that it is not as if the respondents have undertaken tirupani without any permission, due permission has been taken. As per the directions of the Hon’ble Division Bench of this Court, the State Level Committee granted its approval as early as on 10.07.2025 and only the permitted works are being undertaken. As far as the collection of donation is concerned, since one particular Ubayadhar had undertaken to do all the work, no tirupani committee was formed. Therefore, there is no question of any violation in the instant case.

When the works are in an advanced stage and now the date of Kumbhabhishekam is fixed on 06.03.2026, at this stage the petitioner wants to interfere.

4. Mr.K.Magesh, the learned counsel taking notice on behalf of respondent No.7 would submit that they are conducting the renovation of the temple in the manner known to law and they have not violated any rules.

5. I have considered the rival submissions that are made and perused the material records of the case.

6. Since due permission of the State Level Committee has been obtained and it is stated that only after due permission of the authorities, the tirupani is being conducted, the first limb of the prayer in the representation as if the entire demolition and reconstruction, etc., are illegally taking place stands rejected. The second limb of the representation is about collection of donations. If the donation is to be collected from the public, then the Thirupani Kuzhu has to be formed. Since it was represented before the Department that the entire cost is borne by one particular individual, no Thirupani Kuzhu specifically was constituted for that purpose. However, the petitioner has produced receipts for obtaining donation from individuals. Therefore, to the limited extent, the 4^th respondent shall conduct an enquiry by issuing notice to the petitioner as well as respondents No.7 to 11 and if donations are to be collected, then the necessary Thirupani Kuzhu can also be formed by including appropriate persons. Let further proceedings be conducted in accordance with the rules. Let the 4^th respondent inspect the temple and check whether the constructions are going on as per the original permissions that are granted. Let the Kumbhabhishekam be celebrated in accordance with the schedule on the date fixed (06.03.2026). 7. With the above observation, the writ petition stands disposed of.