BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated: 07.04.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY W.P(MD)No.9615 of 2026 and W.M.P(MD)Nos.7657 and 7658 of 2026 Arul Mighu Kaliamman Temple, Oonjampatti, Theni District, Represented through its, hereditary trustees.

1. Thangaraj, S/o Thirumalai Samy 377, 2. T.Murugesan S/o.T.Thangaraj ... Petitioners Vs.

1. The Commissioner, Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Nungambakkam, Chennai.

2. The Joint Commissioner, Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Dindigul.

3. The Assistant Commissioner, Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Theni.

4. The Fit person / Executive Officer, Arulmighu kaliamman Temple, Oonjampatti, Theni Taluk, Theni District, having Office at ArulMighu Kaliamman Temple, Veerapandi, Theni Taluk, Theni District. ...Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorari calling for the records of the 2nd respondent dated 24.03.2026 in proceedings SE.MU.NA.KA.No.3649/2025/Aa3 quash the same as the same is arbitrary, ultra vires, contrary to the princi