IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 09-03-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 4738 of 2024 and WMP.Nos.5176 & 5177 of 2024 V.K.Yoganantham Petitioner(s)

Vs

1. The Joint Commisioner Hr And Ce Department, No. 2/6 Petchi Ammal Street, 4/20, Bharathi Nagar Extension, Bharathi Nagar, Ranipet District 632 401

2.Assistant Commissioner /

Executive Officer (fit Person ) Hr And Ce Department, Arulmigu Srinalleswarar Thirukovil , Nellorepettai, Panapakkam, Ranipet District 631 052

3.P.N. Sadanandha Mudaliar, Respondent(s) PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, calling for the records pertaining to the impugned order of the 1st respondent in Sa.Mu.NA.Ka. No. 435/ 2024/ AA2 dated 19.01.2024 and consequential proceedings by the 2nd respondent in Na.Ka.No. 09/2024 dated 3.02.2024 and quash the same and consequently direct the 1st respondent and to interfere in the administration of the petitioner Temple.

For Petitioner(s): Mr.B.Sanjay Balachandar For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Ravichandran, AGP (HR & CE)

for R1 and R2 M/s. M. Sriram for R3

ORDER

This petition has been filed challenging the order of the 1st respondent in Sa.Mu.NA.Ka. No. 435/ 2024/ AA