WP No. 6371 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER W.P. No. 6371 of 2026 Sethilkumar S/O.Selvaraj, No.278, Balaji Nagar, Panampattu, villupuram District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious Charitable Endowments, collectorate Campus, Villuprum 605602. 2. The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious charitable Endowments, collectorate Camus, Villupuram 605 602. 3. The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Varadharajaperumal Temple, Perumalkoil Street, Paanampattu, Villupuram 605103. 4. Mr. Shanmugam, s/o. Varadharaj, panampattu, Villupuram Taluk, Villupuram District. ..Respondent(s) __________ Page1 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 6371 of 2026 PRAYER: This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct respondents 1 to 3 to initiate appropriate action against 4th respondent and handing over the possession in Survey No.243 /3A measuring an extent of 4 Acre 27 Cents bearing Patta No.2, situated at Paanampattu Village, Villupuram Taluk, Villupuram District to the petitioner by considering his representation dated 04.12.2025. For Petitioner(s): Mr. G.Saravanabhavan For Respondent(s): Mr. S. Ravichandran Additional Government Pleader (HR & CE) ORDER (Order of the Court was made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM J.) The writ of mandamus has been instituted to direct respondent Nos. 1 to 3 to initiate appropriate action against 4th respondent and hand over possession of the land in Survey No.243 /3A, measuring an extent of 4 acre 27 cents bearing Patta No.2, situated at Paanampattu Village, Villupuram Taluk, Villupuram District, to the petitioner by considering his representation dated 04.12.2025. 2. The learned Additional Government Pleader would submit that the temple property was auctioned and the petitioner is the successful bidder. __________ Page2 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 6371 of 2026 3. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that a portion of the property is under encroachment and the authorities have to initiate appropriate action to evict the encroachers under the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Act, 1959. 4. In view of the above facts, the petitioner is at liberty to approach the competent authority to initiate appropriate action under the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Act, and the Rules framed thereunder. 5. This Writ Petition stands disposed of with the above terms. There shall be no order as to costs. (S.M.S.,J.) (K.S.,J.) 02-03-2026 Asi __________ Page3 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 6371 of 2026 To 1. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious Charitable Endowments, collectorate Campus, Villuprum 605602. 2. The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious charitable Endowments, collectorate Camus, Villupuram 605 602. 3. The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Varadharajaperumal Temple, Perumalkoil Street, Paanampattu, Villupuram 605103. 4. Mr. Shanmugam, S/o. Varadharaj, panampattu, villupuram Taluk, Villupuram District. __________ Page4 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 6371 of 2026 S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. AND K.SURENDER, J. Asi W.P. No. 6371 of 2026 02-03-2026 __________ Page5 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis