Ayyammal v. The Joint Commissioner

ORDER The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner seeks permission to withdraw this writ petition. He has also made an endorsement to that effect in the case bundle.

¶2In view of the submission and endorsement made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 09-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN Page4 of 5 To

¶1The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, Commercials Tax Office Complex, Dr. Balasundaram Road, Coimbatore -641018.

¶2The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, 9/2, Jeevanantham Nagar, Molagoundampalayam, Karur Bye Pass Road, (HP Petrol Bunk Opposite) Erode -638 002.

¶3The Assistant Commissioner (Addl Charge) Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, Ex-Service Man Complex, Erode -638 001.

¶4The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, Arulmigu Sangameswarar Temple, Bhavani, Erode -638 304, Erode.

¶5The Deputy Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, Arulmigu Bannari Mariamman Temple, Bannari -638 401 Erode.

¶6The Inspector, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, Gobichettipalayam Taluk, Erode District.

¶7The Thakkaar, Arulmigu Kariakaliamman Temple, Korakkattur, Vellankovil Village, Gobichettipalayam Taluk, Erode District.

¶8The Village Administrative Officer, Office of the Village Administrative Officer Vellankovil Village, Gobichettipalayam Taluk, Erode District. Page5 of 5

M.DHANDAPANI, J. KKN 09-03-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 09-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI and WMP.Nos. 9201 & 9203 of 2026 Ayyammal ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, Commercials Tax Office Complex, Dr. Balasundaram Road, Coimbatore -641018. 2. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, 9/2, Jeevanantham Nagar, Molagoundampalayam, Karur Bye Pass Road, (HP Petrol Bunk Opposite) Erode -638 002. 3. The Assistant Commissioner (Addl Charge) Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, Ex-Service Man Complex, Erode -638 001. 4. The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, Arulmigu Sangameswarar Temple, Bhavani, Erode -638 304, Erode. Page2 of 5 5. The Deputy Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, Arulmigu Bannari Mariamman Temple, Bannari -638 401 Erode. 6. The Inspector, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, Gobichettipalayam Taluk, Erode District. 7. The Thakkaar, Arulmigu Kariakaliamman Temple, Korakkattur, Vellankovil Village, Gobichettipalayam Taluk, Erode District. 8. The Village Administrative Officer, Office of the Village Administrative Officer Vellankovil Village, Gobichettipalayam Taluk, Erode District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of certiorarified mandamus, calling for the records relating to the impugned notice vide Nil Proceedings dated 10.02.2026 issued by the 6th Respondent quash the same as illegal and without jurisdiction and forbear the respondents from conducting public auction of the temple lands comprised in Survey No.34-A measuring to an extent of 7.15 acres and Survey No.375 measuring to an extent of 5.51 acres situated at Vellankovil Village, Gobichettipalayam Taluk, Erode District without following due process under the Act. For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Venkatesh For Respondent(s): Mr.K.Karthikeyan Government Advocate for R1 to R7 Mr.T.M.Rajangam Government Advocate for R8 Page3 of 5