V.Madhan vs The Commissioner Hindu Religious and charitable Endowments Department

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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 31298

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
M.DHANDAPANI, J
V.Madhan – Appellant
Versus
The Commissioner Hindu Religious and charitable Endowments Department – Respondent

Advocates:
For the Petitioner(s): Mr.A.Muthu Prakash through V.C.
For the Respondent(s): Mr.M.Rajendiran, AGP for R1 to R5, Ms.R.L.Karthika, GA for R6

Table of Content
1. petition seeks removal of temple encroachments and renovation. (Para 1 , 2 , 3)
2. petitioner claims illegal pattas; respondents urge revenue challenge. (Para 4 , 5)
3. direct petitioner to tahsildar for patta cancellation enquiry. (Para 6 , 7 , 8)

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India , praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent the commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, to consider the petitioners representation dated 14.12.2024 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law to remove the encroachments from the premises of Arulmigu Kailasanathar Temple, Cheyyur Village, Chengalpattu District in old survey No.347/108, corresponding to New survey No.853/3A2 of Cheyyur B Village, to the extent of 29 cents and another parcel of land in Cheyyur A Village, under patta No.16, survey No.628/3 measuring 10 cents and to complete the pending temple renovation work within a time frame.

For Petitioner(s): Mr.A.Muthu Prakash through V.C.

For Respondent(s): Mr.M.Rajendiran, AGP for R1 to R5 Ms.R.L.Karthika, GA for R6

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to th

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