W.P.(MD) No.18426 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN W.P.(MD)No.18426 of 2026 K.Sangan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Secretary to Government, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Nungambakkam, Chennai. 2.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Nungambakkam, Chennai. 3.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Dindigul. 4.The Fit Person, A/m.Sri Pattalamman Muthaiah Swamy Temple, Melmangalam, Periyakulam Taluk, Theni District. 5.The Executive Officer, A/m.Veerapandi Gowriamman Temple, Theni District. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 04.06.2026 and _____________ Page No. 1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.18426 of 2026 consequently fix a date for conducting the First Varushabishekam of Arulmigu Pattalamman Muthiah Swamy Temple, Melamangalam and permit/accept the petitioner as the donor (Ubayatharar) for conducting the said function, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Karthikeyavenkatachalapathy For R1 to R3 : Mr.R.Parthiban Government Standing Counsel ORDER The writ petition is disposed of at the time of admission after dispensing notice on the respondents 4 and 5, as no adverse orders are proposed to be passed against them at this stage. 2. Recording the submission of the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents 1 to 3 that the petitioner's representation dated 04.06.2026, submitted on behalf of the devotees of Ammapatti Street as well as Keela Theru, will be considered, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents to consider the said representation on its own merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders thereon. Considering the fact that the Varushabishekam has to be conducted before the end of the Tamil month of Aani, the _____________ Page No. 2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.18426 of 2026 respondents shall do so as expeditiously as possible, so that the necessary arrangements can be made within the stipulated time. No costs. NCC : Yes / No 02.07.2026 smn2 Note:- Issue order copy on 06.07.2026 To 1.The Secretary to Government, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Nungambakkam, Chennai. 2.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Nungambakkam, Chennai. 3.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Dindigul. 4.The Fit Person, A/m.Sri Pattalamman Muthaiah Swamy Temple, Melmangalam, Periyakulam Taluk, Theni District. 5.The Executive Officer, A/m.Veerapandi Gowriamman Temple, Theni District. _____________ Page No. 3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.18426 of 2026 C.SARAVANAN , J. smn2 W.P.(MD) No.18426 of 2026 02.07.2026 _____________ Page No. 4 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis