WP(MD). No.382 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Date : 07/01/2026 CORAM The Hon`ble Mr.Justice KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP(MD). No.382 of 2026 Kasi Vp ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Endowment Charitable Department, Chennai.. 2. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Endowment Charitable Department, Thanjavur District.. 3. The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Endowment Charitable Department, Pudukkottai.. 4. The Executive Officer, Sri Kannudaiya Ayyanar Thirukovil, Pudunilaipatti Village, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District.. ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 4 to make suitable poojari arrangements other than the 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.382 of 2026 present poojari Dharmalingam for performing pooja on the occasion of Thai Pongal worship and also accord proper permission to perform the Thai Pongal festival by the petitioner and his three karai pangalais namely Sonandi, Mamalan and Vazhiyatti, at the Arulmighu Sri Kannudaiya Ayyanar Temple situated at Pudunilaipatti Village, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 26.12.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Paranjothi for M/s.KBS Law Office For Respondents : Mr.J.K.Jayaselan for R1 to R3 Government Advocate Mr.G.Mathavan for R4 ORDER This writ petition has been filed for a mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 4 to make suitable poojari arrangements other than the present poojari Dharmalingam for performing pooja on the occasion of Thai Pongal worship and also accord proper permission to perform the Thai Pongal festival by the petitioner and his three karai pangalais namely Sonandi, Mamalan and Vazhiyatti, at the Arulmighu Sri Kannudaiya Ayyanar Temple situated at Pudunilaipatti Village, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 26.12.2025. 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.382 of 2026 2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, the learned Government Advocate for the respondents 1 to 3, the learned counsel for the private respondent. By consent of both sides, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. 3. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has made a representation to the respondents on 26.12.2025 to take necessary steps for conducting the pooja by appointing a Poojari other than the poojari Dharmalingam. However, since the same has not been considered so far, the petitioner is before this Court. 4. The learned Government Advocate for the respondents would submit that on considering the representation of the petitioner, necessary orders would be passed by the 4th respondent. 5. Considering the said submission made, the writ petition is disposed of by directing the 4th respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 26.12.2025 and pass orders on merits and in 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.382 of 2026 accordance with law as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of seven days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 07.01.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No RR To 1. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Endowment Charitable Department, Chennai.. 2. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Endowment Charitable Department, Thanjavur District.. 3. The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Endowment Charitable Department, Pudukkottai.. 4. The Executive Officer, Sri Kannudaiya Ayyanar Thirukovil, Pudunilaipatti Village, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District.. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.382 of 2026 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J RR ORDER IN WP(MD) No.382 of 2026 Date : 07.01.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis