IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
D.Bharatha Chakravarthy, J
M.Maharajan – Appellant
Versus
The Election Officer / Sub Collector, Usilampatti Division, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District – Respondent
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| 1. petitioners entitled to seek interim relief in statutory appeal. (Para 4 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. challenges to temple poojari appointment order pending appeal. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 3. no last-minute interim stay; expedite appeal disposal. (Para 5 , 6) |
4.The Joint Commissioner, Office of the Joint Commissioner, HR and CE Department, Dindigul. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records relating to the impugned order passed by the first respondent in Na.Ka. No.1370/2026/A1 dated 25.03.2026 and quash the same insofar as it permits or recognizes the conduct of Kapparai Poojari function by the third respondent in Arulmigu Sri Karuppasamy Temple, Vakkurani Village, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District on 01.04.2026 and consequently direct the respondents to maintain status quo in respect of selection / appointment of Kapparai Poojari pending disposal of the statutory appeal filed under Section 69 of the Tamil Nadu HR and CE Act.
For Petitioners : Mr.M.Arumugam For R1 & R4 : Mr.J.K.Jayaselan Government Advocate For R2 : Mr.K.Gnanasekaran Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
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