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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 20262

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J
Karnan D – Appellant
Versus
The Additional Commissioner – Respondent


Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.R.Murali
For the Respondents: Mr.M.Sarangan Additional Government Pleader

Table of Content
1. petitioner challenges temple management takeover. (Para 2 , 3)
2. respondents justify takeover based on complaints and procedural adherence. (Para 4)
3. court permits fit person management, allowing local practices. (Para 5 , 6)

O R D E R

This Writ Petition is filed challenging the impugned orders dated

18.11.2025 and 23.12.2025.

2. Upon hearing the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents and perusing the material records of the case, it could be seen that by the communication dated 18.11.2025, Arulmigu Shri Vinayaga Peruman and Kaliyamman Thirukovil is enlisted to be a temple under the administration of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department [hereinafter referred to as "H.R. & C.E."] and by the proceedings dated 23.12.2025, the charge is directed to be handed over to the Fit Person appointed in respect of the said temple.

3. The grievance of the petitioner is that on the strength of the consent given by all the villagers, the petitioner is in de facto management of the temple. They were looking after the affairs of the temple in a proper manner. There are no assets for the temple

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