WP(MD)No.14163 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 13.05.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN WP(MD)No.14163 of 2026 M.Sridharan ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Administrative Officer/Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Madurai Sri Koodalalagar Perumal Kovil, Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai - 625 001. 2. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, B1-Salai Ellis Nagar, Madurai - 625 010. ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents herein to allocate sufficient space for performing the Brahma Utsavam rituals to Sri Koodalalagar Perumal on 24.05.2026 at Krishnammal Mandagapadi bearing Door No.246, Madurai Town 6th Ward, Melaavani Moola Veethi, Madurai based on the Petitioner's representation dated 02.05.2026. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)No.14163 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.C.Sundaravadivel For R1 & R2 : Mr.D.Ghandiraj Special Government Pleader ORDER The writ petition has been filed to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents herein to allocate sufficient space for performing the Brahma Utsavam rituals to Sri Koodalalagar Perumal on 24.05.2026 at Krishnammal Mandagapadi bearing Door No.246, Madurai Town 6th Ward, Melaavani Moola Veethi, Madurai based on the Petitioner's representation dated 02.05.2026. 2. Mr.D.Gandhiraj, learned Special Government Pleader takes notice for the respondents. 3. Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the 1st respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner dated 02.05.2026 seeking to allocate sufficient space for performing the Brahma Utsavam rituals to Sri Koodalalagar Perumal on 24.05.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after giving opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and the counter 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)No.14163 of 2026 parties, if any, within a period of one week from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4. With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 13.05.2026 Index : Yes / No Neutral Citation : Yes / No bala To 1. The Administrative Officer/Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer, Madurai Sri Koodalalagar Perumal Kovil, Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai - 625 001. 2. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, B1-Salai Ellis Nagar, Madurai - 625 010. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD)No.14163 of 2026 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. bala ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.14163 of 2026 DATED : 13.05.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis