R.Suresh Manivannan v. The Commissioner

Order This writ petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents to conduct Temple Car Procession (Thiruther Vizha) on the eve of Aani Month Brahmotsavam at Arulmighu Muthaambigai Samedha Arthanaareeswarar temple situated at Rishivandhiyam this year 2026 by considering petitioner's representation dated 12.06.2026 after conducting appropriate due diligence. Page3 of 6

2.Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner made a representation dated 12.06.2026 seeking to conduct Temple Car Procession (Thiruther Vizha) on the eve of Aani Month Brahmotsavam at Arulmighu Muthaambigai Samedha Arthanaareeswarar temple situated at Rishivandhiyam for this year 2026. However, the said representation was not considered by the respondents. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

3.Mr.Yashwanth Rajan, learned Government's Counsel, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1, 4 to 6. Mr.M.Guruprasad, learned Government's Counsel takes notice on behalf of the respondents 2 and 3.

4.Learned Government's Counsel appearing for the respective respondents would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 12.06.2026 will be considered and disposed of within a period of two weeks.

5.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Government's Counsel appearing for the respondents.

6.Considering the submission made by both parties and in view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the 5th respondent to dispose of the Page4 of 6 petitioner's representation dated 12.06.2026, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of two (2) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

7.With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 19-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order rst Page5 of 6 To

¶1The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, 119 Uthamar Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 34.

¶2The District Collector, Kallakurichi District, Kallakurichi 606 202.

¶3The District Revenue Officer, Kallakurichi District, Kallakurichi 606 202.

¶4The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, Villupuram Master Plan complex, Villupuram District 605 602.

¶5The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, Kallakurichi , Kallakurichi District 606 202.

¶6The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Veeratteswarar Temple, in charge of Arulmigu Muthaambigai Samedha Arthanarreswarar Temple ,Keelaiyur, Thirukoilur Town and Taluk, Kallakurichi District 605 757. WPoNo.o23447oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. rst WPoNo.o23447oofo2026 19-06-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 19-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY R.Suresh Manivannan, s/o. Rangasamy, 3/ 325-15 Eraiyur Road, Near Government Hospital, Rishivandhiyam, Kallakurichi District 606 205. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, 119 Uthamar Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 34. 2. The District Collector, Kallakurichi District, Kallakurichi 606 202. 3. The District Revenue Officer, Kallakurichi District, Kallakurichi 606 202. 4. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, Villupuram Master Plan Complex, Villupuram District 605 602. 5. The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, Kallakurichi , Kallakurichi District 606 202. Page2 of 6 6. The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Veeratteswarar Temple, in charge of Arulmigu Muthaambigai Samedha Arthanarreswarar temple ,Keelaiyur, Thirukoilur Town and Taluk, Kallakurichi district 605 757 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for an issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st to 6th respondents to conduct Temple Car Procession (Thiruther Vizha) on the eve of Aani Month Brahmotsavam at Arulmighu Muthaambigai Samedha Arthanaareeswarar temple situated at Rishivandhiyam this year 2026 by considering petitioner's representation dated 12.06.2026 after conducting appropriate due diligence. For Petitioner(s): Mr.Prabhu C. For Respondent(s): Mr.Yashwanth Rajan, Govt's Counsel (HR & CE) For R1, R4 to R6 Mr.M.Guruprasad Govt's Counsel For R2 & R3