N.Sambuvan @ Shanmugam, v. The Commissioner

Order This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representations dated 28.12.2024 & 15.10.2025.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioners filed the representations dated 28.12.2024 & 15.10.2025 before the 2nd respondent, to take action against the illegal and corrupt activities of the 5th Respondent, devouring the A/m.Annamarswamy Temple, Ramapuram - Paruthipalli Post, Tiruchencode Taluk, Namakkal District, of its revenue, based on the recommendations of the 3rd Respondent in his report dated 09.07.2024. However, the said representations were not at all considered by the respondents till date. Hence, this petition. Page3 of 5

¶3In reply, the learned counsel for the official respondent would submit that the petitioner's representations will be disposed of within a period of 8 weeks and hence, he requests this Court to pass appropriate orders.

¶4Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record.

¶5In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the 2nd respondent to consider the representations filed by the petitioners dated 28.12.2024 & 15.10.2025 and after affording sufficient opportunities to all the concerned parties, dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6If there is any obstruction for measuring the Temple property, the officials are granted liberty to avail the same by approaching the jurisdictional police station. In such case, the concerned police officer shall provide all necessary protection to the revenue officials till the completion of measurement at the subject land. Page4 of 5

¶7With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is also closed. 17-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order NSA To

¶1The Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Uththamar Gandhi Road, Chennai - 600 034.

¶2The Assistant Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Namakkal.

¶3The Inspector Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Kumarapalayam, Namakkal District.

¶4The Executive Officer Kallipatti Kandasamy Temple Thiruchencode, Namakkal District. WPoNo.o1081oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. NSA WPoNo.o1081oofo2026 AND WMPoNO.o1259oOFo2026 17-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY AND WMP NO. 1259 OF 2026 N.Sambuvan @ Shanmugam, S/o.Nallayyan Hereditary Trustee, A/m.Annamarswamy Temple, Ramapuram - Paruthipalli Post, Tiruchencode Taluk, Namakkal District - 637 202. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Uththamar Gandhi Road, Chennai - 600 034. 2. The Assistant Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Namakkal. 3. The Inspector Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Kumarapalayam, Namakkal District. 4. The Executive Officer Kallipatti Kandasamy Temple Thiruchencode, Namakkal District. 5. R.Veeramani, S/o.Ramasamy, Paruthipalli Post, Tiruchencode Taluk, Namakkal District - 637 503. ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 5 Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd Respondent to take action against the illegal and corrupt activities of the 5th Respondent, devouring the A/m.Annamarswamy Temple, Ramapuram - Paruthipalli Post, Tiruchencode Taluk, Namakkal District, of its revenue, based on the recommendations of the 3rd Respondent in his report dated 09.07.2024, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Honourable Court For Petitioner(s): Ms.G.Sumitra For Respondent(s): Mr.D.Yogeshwaran, Govt. counsel for R1 to 4 Mr.B.Natarajan & Mr.G.Hemanth Kumar for R5