W.P.No.35233 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 16.09.2025 C O R A M THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P.No.35233 of 2025 B.V.B. Madhavaraj ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR &CE), Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam Chennai-600 034. 2.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR &CE), Kottai Mariyammankoil Compound, Salem-1 3. The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR &CE), Kottai Mariyammankoil Compound, Salem-1 4.The Fit Person/Executive Officer, Arulmigu Veereshwaraswamy Temple, Office at Arulmigu Vennakodi Muniappan Temple, Jagir Ammapalayam, Salem. ... Respondents 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.35233 of 2025 PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents 1 & 2 to forthwith frame guidelines/instructions in respect of Arulmigu Veereshwaraswamy Temple, Amarakunthi Village, Omalur Taluk, Salem District regarding title of the deity as “Arulmigu Veereshwaraswamy” and performance of festivals, vizha, etc along with day-to-day rituals of temple like poojas, archanais, abhishekams and sacred rituals according to established customs and traditions of Arulmigu Veereshwaraswamy on the basis of the Orders referred in petitioners representation dated 25.08.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Saravan Sowmiyan For Respondents : Mr.J.Ravichandran, Additional Government Pleader (HR &CE) O R D E R The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to forthwith frame guidelines/instructions in respect of Arulmigu Veereshwaraswamy Temple, Amarakunthi Village, Omalur Taluk, Salem District regarding title of the deity as “Arulmigu Veereshwaraswamy” and performance of festivals, vizha, etc along with day-to-day rituals of temple like poojas, archanais, abhishekams and sacred rituals according to established customs and traditions of Arulmigu Veereshwaraswamy on the basis of the Orders referred in petitioners representation dated 25.08.2025. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.35233 of 2025 2. Mr.J.Ravichandran, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3. As no adverse order is being passed against the 4th respondent, notice to the 4th respondent is dispensed with. 3. Apprehending that people belonging to Paleylaru Vangusthar Community would perform the 60 Koodi Kumbidum vizha inside the Arulmigu Veereshwaraswamy Temple, as the 4th respondent in his permission letter dated 05.08.2025 had not specified the place as to where the said vizha has to be performed, the petitioner being a devotee had addressed a representation dated 25.08.2025 to the 2nd respondent objecting the usage of name of deity as well as their attempt to perform the vizha inside the temple. However, till date no orders have been passed on the same. Aggrieved by which, the petitioner has come up with the present Writ Petition. 4. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that it would suffice, if this Court issues a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation and pass appropriate orders on merits within a reasonable time that may be stipulated by this Court. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.35233 of 2025 M.DHANDAPANI, J Nhs 5. On the above contention, this Court heard the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for respondents 1 to 3 and perused the materials available on record. 6. In view of the aforesaid submissions, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the issue, directs the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 25.08.2025 and pass appropriate orders on the same on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and any other interested parties. 7. This Writ Petition is allowed with the aforesaid direction. There shall be no order as to costs. 16.09.2025 Index : Yes / No Speaking Order / Non-speaking order Neutral Citation Case : Yes / No Nhs W.P.No.35233 of 2025 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis