Dharshini Agencies v. The Joint Commissioner

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 25.05.2026 seeking for extension of license period in respect of shops Nos.1, 2, 4 and 5 of Arulmighu Vellangiri Andavar Thirukoil.

¶2Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has made a representation dated 25.05.2026 before the respondents requesting to extend the period of license to run the shops. However, the said representation was not considered, as on date. Hence, this writ petition.

¶3Mr.D.Yashwanth Rajan, learned Government's Counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondents and submitted that the petitioner's representation dated 25.05.2026 will be considered within a period of four weeks.

¶4Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record. Page3 of 4

¶5Considering the limited relief sought by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the second respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated

25.05.2026, after issuing due notice to the petitioner and other aggrieved persons, if any, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four

(4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that till the representation of the petitioner is disposed of by the second respondent, the possession of the petitioner shall not be disturbed.

¶6With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 24-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SRM Page4 of 4

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. SRM To

¶1The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment, Dr.Balasundaram Road, Coimbatore, Coimbatore District.

¶2The Executive Officer, Arulmighu Vellangiri Andavar Thirukoil, Poondi, Porur Taluk, Coimbatore District.

¶3The Board of Trustees, Arulmighu Vellangiri Andavar Thirukoil, Rep. by its Chairman Sivaganesan Poondi, Porur Taluk, Coimbatore District. 24-06-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Dharshini Agencies Rep. by its Prop. V.Malarkodi, W/o.Vellangiri, Shop Nos.1,2,4 and 5 Arulmighu Vellangiri Andavar Thirukoil, Poondi, Porur Taluk, Coimbatore District. ..Petitioners Vs 1. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment, Dr.Balasundaram Road, Coimbatore, Coimbatore District. 2. The Executive Officer, Arulmighu Vellangiri Andavar Thirukoil, Poondi, Porur Taluk, Coimbatore District. 3. The Board of Trustees, Arulmighu Vellangiri Andavar Thirukoil, Rep. by its Chairman Sivaganesan Poondi, Porur Taluk, Coimbatore District. ..Respondents Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider and pass orders on petitioner's representation dated 25.05.2026 seeking for extension of license period in respect of shops Nos.1, 2, 4 and 5 of Arulmighu Vellangiri Andavar Thirukoil, Page2 of 4 For Petitioners : Mr.G.Jeremiah for Mr.B.Nambiselvan For Respondents : Mr.D.Yashwanth Rajan Government's Counsel (HR & CE)