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WP No. 22299 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 15-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 22299 of 2026 S.Natarajan s/o. Late. Subramaniam, No. 43 Uppu thotta Gowder Lane, Krishnan Street, Coimbatore taluk and district, 641 001 ..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The district collector District collectors office, Coimbatore 641 018
2. The Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment, Nungambakkam, Chennai 34
3. The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment, Commercial tax department complex, Dr. Balasundaram road, Coimbatore town and taluk, 641 018
4. The Executive officer Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani swamy thirukovil, No. 504 Sukrawarpet Road, Coimbatore Town and Taluk, Coimbatore district 641 001
5. The Revenue Divisional officer Coimbatore South Division, Coimbatore district 641 018 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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6. The Tahsildar Coimbatore South Taluk, Coimbatore district 641 018 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Revenue Divisional officer, Coimbatore South Division, Coimbatore district the 5th respondent herein to pass a final order in respect of enquiry proceedings in Na.Ka.No. 4950/ 2019 / B2 and consequently to cancel the patta stands in the name of 4th respondent temple and restore the patta stands in the petitioners temple namely Arulmigu Sivasubramaniam Swamy Bajanai Madalayam situated at No. 43, Upputhottai, Gowder lane, Krishnan street, Coimbatore Town, Coimbatore taluk and district pin code 641 001 in respect of the petition properties in accordance with law within a time stipulated by this Honble court For Petitioner(s): Mr.L.Gavaskar For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Govt's Cl. for R1, R5 and R6. Mr.Veerabathran Prasanth, Govt's Cl, HR & CE for R2 & R3. Mr.R.sanjay for R4.
ORDER This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.11.2020.
2. Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government's counsel, takes notice on behalf of the respondents 1, 5 & 6 and Mr.Veerabathran Prasanth M., takes https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 22299 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 6 notice on behalf of the respondents 2 & 3 and Mr.R.Sanjay, takes notice on behalf of the 4th respondent.
3. By consent of the parties, the main petition is taken up for disposal in the stage of admission itself.
4. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner filed a representation dated 30.11.2020 before the 5th respondent, requesting them restore patta in favour of the petitioner’s temple. However, though the said representation was considered by the 5th respondent, no final
order was passed till date. Hence, this petition.
5. In reply, the learned counsel for the respondent would submit that the petitioner’s representation will be disposed of within a period of 2 weeks and hence, he requests this Court to pass appropriate orders.
6. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record.
7. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the 5th respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 30.11.2020 and after issuing notice to all the concerned https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 22299 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 6 parties, dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 2 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
8. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 15-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No nsa To
1. The district collector District collectors office, Coimbatore 641 018
2. The Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment, Nungambakkam, Chennai 34
3. The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment, Commercial tax department complex, Dr. Balasundaram road, Coimbatore town and taluk, 641 018
4. The Executive officer Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani swamy thirukovil, No. 504 Sukrawarpet Road, Coimbatore Town and Taluk, Coimbatore district 641 001
5. The Revenue Divisional officer Coimbatore South Division, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 22299 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 6 Coimbatore district 641 018
6. The Tahsildar Coimbatore South Taluk, Coimbatore district 641 018 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 22299 of 2026 __________ Page6 of 6 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J. nsa WP No. 22299 of 2026 15-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis