WP No.2067 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 30.01.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN WP No.2067 of 2026 P.Bhaskar : Petitioner versus 1.The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Building, Chennai 2.The Commissioner, HR & CE Department Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai 34 3.The Executive Officer, Arulmighu Sri Karpagambal Samedha Sri Kailasanatha Temple, Vanagaram, Chennai : Respondents Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent No.1 namely the Commissioner, Grater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Buildings, (If necessary to do Physical measurement) to remove the Encroachment appurtenant to Arulmighu Sri Kailasanatha Temple, Vangaram, Chennai in accordance with law within a reasonable time frame based upon the petitioner’s representation dated 16.09.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.B.Jagannath p. 2 WP No.2067 of 2026 For Respondents : Mr.S.Ravichandran, Additional Government Pleader, HR & CE, for respondents 2 and 3 Ms.S.Vanitha Joice Rani, Standing Counsel, for the first respondent ORDER (Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) Allegation made in the petition that there are encroachments around the temple on temple lands is not supported by any specific pleading or material. Therefore, on such vague pleading, we are not inclined to pass any order. It will, however, be open for the petitioner to satisfy the authorities if there is any encroachment. The petition stands dismissed. There will be no order as to costs. (MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.) 30.01.2026 Index : Yes/No Neutral Citation : Yes/No tar p. 3 WP No.2067 of 2026 To 1.The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Building, Chennai 2.The Commissioner, HR & CE Department Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai 34 3.The Executive Officer, Arulmighu Sri Karpagambal Samedha Sri Kailasanatha Temple, Vanagaram, Chennai p. 4 WP No.2067 of 2026 THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND G.ARUL MURUGAN , J. (tar) WP No.2067 of 2026 30.01.2026