Saravanan, v. The Commissioner,

ORDER The writ petition is filed directing the fifth respondent to permit the petitioner to continue to do his Maligai Kadai business in the shop situated in the property comprised in S.F.No.509/4 situated at Venganoor Village, Vepanthattai Taluk, Perambalur District as a tenant by fixing the fair rent by considering the petitioner representation dated 17.12.2025 within the time stipulated by this Court.

¶2When the matter came up for admission, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 to 4 would submit that the petitioner, who was originally in occupation, has already handed over the possession and the possession is now with the temple. The said place is not going to be rented out and is going to be used as an office for the Executive Officer. Therefore Page3 of 5 there is no question of again permitting the petitioner to put up his Maligai Kadai.

¶3In view of the said submission made presently, the request of the petitioner cannot be considered, however, if at any time the temple is putting up any commercial shops or if they are going to rent out to any third party, at that point of time the petitioner's case also can be considered in accordance with law.

¶4With the above observation, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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¶1The Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, 119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034.

¶2The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, Thiruvannakovil, Trichy District.

¶3The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, Perambalur District.

¶4The Executive Officer, Arulmighu Viruthachaleshwarar Thirukkovil, Venganoor Village, Vepanthattai Village, Perambalur District. WPoNo.o6080oofo2026 D.BHARATHAoCHAKRAVARTHY,oJ. NSL WPoNo.o6080oofo2026 20-02-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Saravanan ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, 119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034. 2. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, Thiruvannakovil, Trichy District. 3. The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, Perambalur District. 4. The Executive Officer, Arulmighu Viruthachaleshwarar Thirukkovil, Venganoor Village, Vepanthattai Village, Perambalur District. 5. Mr.J.Ramesh, S/o.Jegannadhan, Hereditary Trustee, A/M.Viruthachaleshwarar Thirukkovil, Venganoor Village, Vepanthattai Taluk, Perambalur district. ..Respondents Page2 of 5 Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the fifth respondent herein to permit the petitioner to continue to do his malligai kadai business in the shop situated in the above property comprised in S.F.No.509/4 situated at Venganoor Village, Vepanthattai Taluk, Perambalur District as a tenant by fixing the fair rent by considering the petitioner representation dated 17.12.2025 within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner: Mr.T.Shanmugam For Respondents: Mr.K.Karthikeyan Government Advocate for R1 to R4