W.P.(MD) Nos.18681 and 18685 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)Nos.18681 and 18685 of 2026 Mohamed Sulaiman ... Petitioner in W.P.(MD)No.18681 / 2026 N.Jahir Hussain ... Petitioner in W.P.(MD)No.18685 / 2026 Vs. The Joint Commissioner / Executive Officer, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Kanyakumari District Temples, Suchindram - 629 704. ... Respondent in both the W.Ps. Prayer in both the W.Ps.: Writ Petitions 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 petitioners by considering the petitioners' representation dated 13.02.2026. For Petitioner in both the W.Ps. : Mr.R.Murali For Respondent in both the W.Ps.: Mr.R.Shankar Ganesh Standing Counsel COMMON ORDER The petitioners, who are the sons of late Noordeen, have filed these two Writ Petitions seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the _____________ Page No. 1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) Nos.18681 and 18685 of 2026 respondent to consider allotting an alternative shop to them by considering their respective representations dated 13.02.2026. 2. The learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the petitioners' father, namely, Noordeen, was a lessee of the respondent Temple and that, after his demise, the petitioners have been continuing the business carried on by their father in the Temple premises. 3. It is further submitted that the petitioners have been displaced pursuant to an interim order passed by the Division Bench of this Court in W.P.(MD) No.26210 of 2025. 4. The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent, however, is unable to confirm the said factual position. However, he submits that, if it is found that the petitioners' father, Noordeen, was indeed a lessee of the respondent Temple, the petitioners' respective representations will be considered and appropriate orders will be passed on merits and in accordance with law. 5. The said submission is recorded. _____________ Page No. 2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) Nos.18681 and 18685 of 2026 6. In view of the above, these Writ Petitions are disposed of with a direction to the respondent to verify whether the petitioners' father, Noordeen, was a lessee of the respondent Temple and, if such verification is in the affirmative, to consider and pass appropriate orders on the petitioners' respective representations dated 13.02.2026, on their 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 (3/4) 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) Nos.18681 and 18685 of 2026 C.SARAVANAN , J. smn2 Common order in W.P.(MD) Nos.18681 and 18685 of 2026 07.07.2026 (3/4) _____________ Page No. 4 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis