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W.P(MD)No.8088 of 2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

Dated: 25.03.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY

W.P(MD)No.8088 of 2026

A.Radhakrishnan ... Petitioner in person

Vs.

1. The Secretary To Government, Tourism Culture and Religious Endowments Department,

Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department,

119, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai - 600 009

3. The District Executive Magistrate / Collector, Karur.

4. The Superintendent of Police, Karur.

5. The Inspector of Police, District Special Branch,

Karur

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6. The Inspector of Police, Karur Town.

7. The Inspector of Police, Traffic,

Karur.

8. The Corporation Commissioner, Karur.

9. The Tourism Officer, Karur.

10. The Assistant Director (Fisheries), Thiruchirappalli.

11.The Divisional Engineer, Constructions and Maintenance Wing,

Highways Department, Karur.

12. The Executive Engineer, Water Resources Department,

Karur.

13. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department,

Thiruppur.

14. The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department,

Karur.

15. The Inspector, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department,

Karur.

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16. The Fit Person, Arulmigu Vanjuleeswarar Temple,

Karur Town.

17. The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Vanjuleeswarar Temple,

Karur Town. ...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to take necessary and time-bound action for the welfare, proper administration, maintenance, security, and development of 17th respondent temple by considering petitioners representation dated 18.02.2026 and pass such other or further orders as this Honble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of this case and thus

render justice.

For Petitioner :Mr.A.Radha Krishnan Party in Person

For R1 to R3 and R9 to R16 :Mr.M.Sarangan

Additional Government Pleader For R4 to R7 : Mr.K.Gnanasekaran

Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

For R8 : Mr.K.Balasubramani For R17 : Mr.P.Athimoolapandian

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ORDER

The writ petition is filed for the mandamus directing the 2^nd

respondent to take necessary action and time bound action for the welfare, proper administration, maintenance, security, and development of 17th respondent temple by considering petitioners representation

dated 18.02.2026.

2. Upon hearing the party-in-person and perusing the material

records of the case, the grievance pertains to the maintenance, upkeep, security, and other issues relating to Arulmigu Vanjuleeswarar Temple,

Karur Town.

3. The first allegation is that rice donated for the purpose of the

temple which was stored within the temple premises has been stolen.

4. In this regard, the learned counsel appearing for the Executive

Officer submits that a complaint has already been lodged before the

Inspector of Police, Karur Town Police Station.

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5. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), appearing

on behalf of the police authorities submits that the matter will be pursued in accordance with law. If a case has not yet been registered, the police shall register the same and take appropriate action to identify and

bring the offenders to book in the manner known to law.

6. The second allegation relates to the Archagar. Though the

Archagar is not a party to the writ petition, and any observation made by this Court will not be binding on him or the respondents, certain allegations have been made against him in the writ petition. It is stated that an order of suspension was passed on 11.11.2025.

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