WP.No.8186 of 2026 __________ IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN W.P.No.8186 of 2026 and W.M.P.No.28564 of 2026 S.Sathiyabama ..Petitioner Vs 1.Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Tourism, Cultural and Religious Endowment Department Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment, No.119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Chennai - 600 034. 3.Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, Rep. by its Executive Officer/ Joint Commissioner, Madurai Main, Madurai - 625 001. (R3 Impleaded vide order dated 24.03.2026 made in WMP.No.12702/2026 in WP.No.8186/2026 by CJ & GAMJ) ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to conduct the consecration Kudamuzhukku/Nanneerattu function/ Mahakumbabishekam of Arulmigu Meenatchi Amman Thirukoil, Madurai, scheduled to be performed/held in this year (2026) by permitting the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP.No.8186 of 2026 __________ petitioner to chant Thirumuraikal in Tamil and Tamil Vedhamanthiram at the time of Gopura Kalasa Nanneeratu Peruvizha, Karuvarai Poojai and Velvi and also in various other Temples in Tamil Nadu during Kudamuzhukku/Nanneerattu function/Mahakumbabishekam by permitting the petitioner to chant Thirumuraikal in Tamil and Tamil Vedhamanthiram at the time of Gopura kalasa Nanneeratu Peruvizha, Karuvarai Poojai and Velvi, which are scheduled to be held on various dates throughout the year. For Petitioner: Mr.S.Niggilesh for Mr.Balan Haridas For Respondents: Mr.V.Chandra Prabhu, Government Advocate for R1 and R2 Mr.R.Bharanidharan, Standing Counsel for R3 ORDER (Order of the Court was made by The Chief Justice) Learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw the writ petition. 2.In view of the same, the writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. There will be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. (SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI,C.J.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN,J.) 10-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking order/Non-speaking order hvk https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP.No.8186 of 2026 __________ To 1.The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Government of Tamil Nadu, Tourism, Cultural and Religious Endowment Department Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment, No.119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Chennai - 600 034. 3.The Executive Officer/Joint Commissioner, Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, Madurai Main, Madurai - 625 001. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP.No.8186 of 2026 __________ SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI,C.J. AND G.ARUL MURUGAN,J. hvk WP.No.8186 of 2026 and WMP.N o .28564 of 2026 10-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis