WP No. 25273 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 25273 of 2026 M/s.Advaith Consultancy MR.N.Parameswaran, proprietor, Rep. by shivakumar, POA, No.39, M.Kalipalayam, Mulanur, Dharapuram, Tamilnadu - 638106. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Commissioner Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowments Department, 119, Uthamar Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600034. 2. Joint Commissioner/Executive Officer Arulmigu Arunachaleshwar Temple, Tiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu - 606601. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 1st and 2nd respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 02.12.2024, within a time frame fixed by this Court and further direct that the payment shall be made forthwith as per the orders that may be passed in the representation of the petitioner. __________ Page1 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 25273 of 2026 For Petitioner(s): Mr. G.Surya Narayanan For Respondent(s): Mr.D.Yashwanth Kan Government Counsel for HR & CE ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 1st and 2nd respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 02.12.2024. 2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner entered into a contract with the second respondent on 21.10.2022 for executing the work titled "Providing power segregation work inside Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple at Tiruvannamalai". The said contract was completed on 29.01.2024. The second respondent also issued a letter certifying that the petitioner had successfully completed the contract and is consequently entitled to the payment of the differential GST amount of Rs. 5,86,597/- as well as the withheld amount of Rs. 4,88,830/-. In this regard, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 02.12.2024. However, the same has not been considered till date. Aggrieved by the inaction of respondents 1 and 2, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition. __________ Page2 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 25273 of 2026 3. Mr.D.Yashwanth Kan, learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that the representation of the petitioner dated 02.12.2024 will be considered and appropriate orders will be passed. 4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate for the respondents. 5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made by both sides, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, directs the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.12.2024 and pass appropriate orders 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. 6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 02-07-2026 Asi __________ Page3 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 25273 of 2026 To 1. The Commissioner Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowments Department, 119, Uthamar Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600034. 2. Joint Commissioner/Executive Officer Arulmigu Arunachaleshwar Temple, Tiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu - 606601. __________ Page4 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 25273 of 2026 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. Asi WP No. 25273 of 2026 02-07-2026 __________ Page5 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis