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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 18354

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
S.SRIMATHY, J
P.Sakthivel Murugan – Appellant
Versus
The Joint Commissioner, Department of Hindu Religious Charitable Endowments – Respondent
Writ Petition | Article 226

Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: M/s. G.Kavitha
For the Respondents: Mr.S.Shanmugavel Additional Government Pleader

The court urges timely administrative action in enquiries under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.

Headnote:Statute Analysis: The petition was filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. Facts of the Case: The petitioner seeks a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to conclude the enquiry process regarding certain patta cancellations.

Findings of Court:
The court directed the second respondent to consider the petitioner's claim and pass appropriate orders within eight weeks.

Issues: The court framed the issue around the lack of orders from the second respondent post-enquiry.

Ratio Decidendi: The court emphasized the need for timely administrative action following the petitioner's submission, as mandated by law.

Result: With these directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of.

Table of Content
1. petition for mandamus regarding enquiry conclusion and patta cancellation. (Para 1 , 2)
2. court instructs timely administrative decision-making. (Para 3)

O R D E R

This Writ Petition is filed for a Mandamus to direct the second respondent to conclude the enquiry process regarding proceedings in Na.Ka.No.5140/2025/AA3 dated 22-09-2025 and consequently, to cancel the patta in the name of the Arulmigu Bhagavathi Amman Kovil in Patta No.64 and 65 in survey No.120 measuring an extent of 1.13 hectare and to cancel the patta name of the Arulmigu Vinayagar Kovil in survery No. 118 measuring an extent of 1.71 hectare situated at Pithalaipatti Village, Aathur Taluk, Dindigul District.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that there is no dispute between the petitioner and the private respondents. The second respondent has already conducted an enquiry on 06.10.2025 after issuing notice on 22.09.2025. During enquiry, the petitioner has given written submission. However, so far, no orders have been passed by the second respondent.

3. In view of the above submission, the second respondent is directed to consider the petitioner’s claim and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. With these directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 18354

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASS.SRIMATHY, JP.Sakthivel Murugan – AppellantVersusThe Joint Commissioner, Department of Hindu Religious Charitable Endowments – RespondentWrit Petition | Article 226

The court urges timely administrative action in enquiries under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
S.SRIMATHY, J
P.Sakthivel Murugan – Appellant
Versus
The Joint Commissioner, Department of Hindu Religious Charitable Endowments – Respondent
Writ Petition | Article 226