WP No. 33539 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 18-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 33539 of 2026 N.Suresh Kumar S/o.K.R.Nanjappan, Door No.56/A, 2A, Palm Crest Apartment, Subbathal Layout, Near CSI Church, Rathinapuri, Coimbatore-641 027 ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Dr.Balasundaram Salai, Coimbatore-18 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to complete the enquiry proceedings in OA. No.02/2025 pending before him in a time bound manner. For Petitioner(s): Ms. V.S.Usharani For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Surya Government Advocate (HR & CE) __________ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 33539 of 2026 ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to complete the enquiry proceedings in O.A. No. 2 of 2025 within a stipulated time frame. 2. The petitioner, claiming to be an ardent devotee of the A.M. Veeramaathi Amman Temple and A.M. Mariamman Temple, submits that the said temples are traditionally administered by the Karumbu Kulathar community. Pursuant to a resolution passed in the Annual General Body Meeting held on 27.09.2024, an application under Section 64(1) of the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959 was filed before the respondent and taken on file as O.A. No. 2 of 2025 for framing a scheme for the proper administration of the temples. The petitioner further submits that during the pendency of these proceedings, the HR&CE Department took over the management of the temples and appointed a Fit Person. However, since O.A. No. 2 of 2025 remains pending without final adjudication, the petitioner has approached this Court. __________ Page2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 33539 of 2026 3. Mr. S. Surya, learned Additional Government Pleader (HR&CE) appearing for the respondent, submits the respondent will consider O.A. No. 2 of 2025 and pass appropriate orders thereon, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve (12) weeks. 4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on either side, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, directs the respondent to consider O.A. No. 2 of 2025 and pass appropriate orders on its own merits and in accordance with law. This exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing due notice and affording a fair opportunity of a personal hearing to the petitioner, the Fit Person, and any other interested or aggrieved parties. 5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 18-08-2026 Asi __________ Page3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 33539 of 2026 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. Asi To The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Dr.Balasundaram Salai, Coimbatore-18. WP No. 33539 of 2026 18-08-2026 __________ Page4 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis