WP No. 31799 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 19-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE DR JUSTICE G. JAYACHANDRAN AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE E.MANOHARAN WP No. 31799 of 2026 1. Samudi 2. Vishwanathan 3. Chinnadurai 4. Govindasamy 5. Vijayakumar 6. Rajkumar 7. Subramani ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Tirupattur District. 2. The Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600034. 3. The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Vellore, Vellore District. 4. The Assistant Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Tirupattur, Tirupattur District. ..Respondent(s) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31799 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 To direct the 1st respondent to consider the representation of the petitioners dated 19.05.2026. For Petitioner(s): S.Udayakumar For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Hashwanth Govt. Advocate for R1 Mr.V.Chandra Prabu, Spl.Govt. Pleader for R2 to R4 ORDER (Order of the Court was made by Dr.G.Jayachandran J.) After notice, learned Special Government Pleader, appearing for HR & CE Department, on instructions, submits that the representation of the petitioner, dated 19.05.2026, to spare them from evicting and to recognise them as tenants as per the terms and conditions permissible under the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act ant the Rules thereunder is under consideration and necessary orders will be passed thereon by the second respondent – Commissioner, HR & CE Department. 2. Taking into consideration that the petitioners have agreed to pay rent fixed by HR & CE Department and also that they will not claim any right over the superstructure constructed on the temple land, we are of the view that HR & CE Department shall take appropriate decision and pass orders on the representation of the petitioner, dated 19.05.2026, regarding fixation of rent and https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31799 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 charges for use and occupation, in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order. 3. Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, the connected W.M.P.No.34961 of 2026 is closed. (G.J.,J.) (E.M.,J.) 19-08-2026 Index: Yes/No (2/2) Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No DIXIT To The District Collector Tirupattur District. The Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600034. The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Vellore, Vellore District. The Assistant Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Tirupattur, Tirupattur District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31799 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 DR.G.JAYACHANDRAN, J. AND E.MANOHARAN, J. DIXIT WP No. 31799 of 2026 19-08-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis