W.P.(MD) No.18683 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN W.P.(MD)No.18683 of 2026 Suthan ... Petitioner Vs. The Joint Commissioner / Executive Officer, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Kanyakumari District Temples, Suchindram - 629 704. ... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider alternative place for shop in favour of the petitioner by considering the petitioner's representation dated 13.02.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Murali For Respondent : Mr.R.Shankar Ganesh Standing Counsel ORDER In this Writ Petition, the petitioner has prayed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider allotting an alternative shop to the petitioner by considering his representation dated 13.02.2026. _____________ Page No. 1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.18683 of 2026 2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the shop in question was originally allotted in the name of the petitioner's father, namely, Subramaniyan, and that after his demise, the petitioner has been in occupation of the same and has been paying the enhanced lease rent to the respondent Temple. However, the respondent has ordered re-location of the shop pursuant to the interim directions issued by this Court in W.P. (MD) No.26210 of 2025. 3. The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent, however, is unable to confirm whether the petitioner's father, Subramaniyan, was a lessee of the respondent Temple. The learned Standing Counsel, however, submits that, if it is found that the petitioner's father was indeed a lessee of the respondent Temple, the petitioner's representation will be considered in accordance with law. 4. The said submission is recorded. 5. In view of the above, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondent to verify whether the petitioner's father, Subramaniyan, was a lessee of the respondent Temple and, if such _____________ Page No. 2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.18683 of 2026 verification is in the affirmative, to consider and pass appropriate orders on the petitioner's representation dated 13.02.2026, on its own merits and in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of eight weeks from today. There shall be no order as to costs. NCC : Yes / No 07.07.2026 (2/4) smn2 To The Joint Commissioner / Executive Officer, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Kanyakumari District Temples, Suchindram - 629 704. _____________ Page No. 3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.18683 of 2026 C.SARAVANAN , J. smn2 W.P.(MD) No.18683 of 2026 07.07.2026 (2/4) _____________ Page No. 4 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis