IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 15-04-2026 CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P.No.24933 of 2023 and W.M.P.No.24371 of 2023 S.S.Singaravel S/o.Saravana Pillai, West Kattukottai, Palaniyapuri Village And Post, Aathur Taluk, Salem District- 636 108.

..Petitioner Vs

1. The Commissioner The Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowments Department, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034.

2. The Joint Commissioner The Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowments Department, Kottaimariamman Temple Premises, Salem- 636 001.

3. The Assistant Commissioner The Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowments Department, Kottaimariamman Temple Premises, Salem- 636 001.

4. The Fit Person/ Executive Officer A/m. Vellaipillaiyar Temple, Aathur Town And Taluk, Salem District. Appointed As Fit Person In A/m.Rayadurai And Pachaiamman Temple Palaniyapuri Village And Post, Aathur Taluk, Salem District.

5. The Executive Officer Arulmigu Chindambariswar Thirukovil Deviyakurichi, Aathur Taluk, Salem District.

6. Amutha Muniyan Panchayat President, Palaniyapuri Panchayat, Bethanayakkan Palayam Taluk, Salem District - 636 108.

..Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution calli