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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 24105

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J
K.S.Kannan – Appellant
Versus
The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department – Respondent


Advocates:
For Petitioner: Dr.C.Guhaseelarupan
For R1 to R3:Mr.J.K.Jayaselan Government Advocate

Table of Content
1. challenge to the appointment of a fit person in temple management. (Para 1 , 2)
2. arguments presented regarding the petitioner's recognition as hereditary trustee. (Para 3 , 4)
3. court's findings on hereditary trusteeship and procedural rectification. (Para 5 , 6)
4. final determination regarding recognition and management inquiries. (Para 7)

ORDER

This writ petition is filed challenging the impugned order dated

28.01.2026. By the impugned order, a fit person is appointed in respect of Arulmigu Venkatesa Perumal Thirukoil, Kuchanur village.

2.The grievance of the petitioner is that the father of the petitioner along with two other persons were already declared as hereditary trustees. Upon the death of the father, the petitioner has already become the hereditary trustee. The only procedural formality is that the respondents have to recognize the petitioner as the hereditary trustee. Under the said circumstances, when the petitioner is taking care of the temple and administering the temple suddenly without any opportunity whatsoever, by the impugned order a fit person is appointed. The only reason that is mentioned in the impugned order is with reference to the managem

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