A.Bhaskaran v. The State of Tamil Nadu

ORDER This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents 1 to 4 to grant permission to conduct temple festival of Sri Konnaiyathamman Temple, Kundrathur from 24.07.2026 to 26.07.2026 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 27.04.2026.

¶2The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner, who is the Treasurer and also a Trustee of Sri Konnaiyathamman Page3 of 6 Temple Trust, made a representation on 27.04.2026 to the respondents 1 to 4 seeking permission to conduct temple festival of Sri Konnaiyathamman Temple, Kundrathur, from 24.07.2026 to 26.07.2026. Since the said representation has not been considered by the respondents so far, this Writ Petition has been filed.

¶3The learned Government's Counsel appearing for the respondents 1 to 5 submitted that the petitioner, in his individual capacity, has made a representation to the respondents seeking permission to conduct temple festival of Sri Konnaiyathamman Temple, Kundrathur, from 24.07.2026 to 26.07.2026. Since there is a scheme and as per the scheme, the Committee of the temple alone can conduct the temple festival and not the petitioner in his individual capacity. He further submitted that if the Committee of the temple makes a representation, the same will be considered by the respondent and orders will be passed.

¶4In reply, the learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the representation dated 27.04.2026 made by the petitioner was only as a representative capacity of the Committee of the temple and not in his individual capacity and as the temple festival is scheduled to be conducted from

24.07.2026 to 26.07.2026, he prays that the respondents may be directed to grant necessary permission forthwith. Page4 of 6

¶5Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and also perused the materials available on record.

¶6Considering the submission of the learned counsel for the petitioner that the representation dated 27.04.2026 made by the petitioner was only as a representative capacity of the Committee of the temple and not in his individual capacity and also considering the fact that the temple festival of Sri Konnaiyathamman Temple, Kundrathur, is scheduled to be conducted from

24.07.2026 to 26.07.2026, this Court directs the respondents 1 to 4 to grant permission forthwith to conduct the temple festival by the Committee of the Temple not by the petitioner in his individual capacity. In the event if police protection is necessary, the respondents 5 and 6 are directed to provide police protection to conduct the temple festival of Sri Konnaiyathamman Temple, Kundrathur, from 24.07.2026 to 26.07.2026.

¶7With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 23-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SRM Note: Issue order copy on 23.07.2026. Page5 of 6 To

¶1The Secretary to Government, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR and CE) Department, Office of the Secretariat, St. Geroge Fort, Chennai - 600 009.

¶2The Honourable Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR and CE) Department, 119, Uthamar Gandhi Road, Nungambakakm, Chennai - 600 034.

¶3The Assistant Commissioner Office of the Assistance commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR and CE) Department, Kanchipuram District Collector Office Campus, Kanchipuram District - 631 501.

¶4The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Subramaniaswamy Temple, (Tamil Nadu Government HR and CE Department), Kundrathur, Chennai - 600 069.

¶5The Commissioner's Office, Tambaram City Police, Sholinganallur Chennai Chennai - 600 045.

¶6The Deputy Commissioner of Police Tambaram Police District,. Tambaram. WPoNo.o28766oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. SRM W.P.oNo.o28766oofo2026 23-07-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY W.P. No. 28766 of 2026 A.Bhaskaran ..Petitioner Vs 1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep by its Secretary to Government, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR and CE) Department, Office of the Secretariat, St. Geroge Fort, Chennai - 600 009. 2. The Honourable Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR and CE) Department, 119, Uthamar Gandhi Road, Nungambakakm, Chennai - 600 034. 3. The Assistant Commissioner Office of the Assistance commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR and CE) Department, Kanchipuram District Collector Office Campus, Kanchipuram District - 631 501. 4. The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Subramaniaswamy Temple, (Tamil Nadu Government HR and CE Department), Kundrathur, Chennai - 600 069. 5. The Commissioner's Office, Tambaram City Police, Sholinganallur Chennai Chennai - 600 045. Page2 of 6 6. The Deputy Commissioner of Police Tambaram Police District,. Tambaram. ..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 1 to 4 to consider petitioner's representation dated 27.04.2026 and consequently directing the respondents 1 to 4 to grant permission to conduct temple function from 24.07.2026 to 26.07.2026 at Sri Konnaiyathamman Temple, Kundrathur. For Petitioner : Mr.T.I.Ramanathan for Mr.S.Vellidoss For Respondents : Mr.D.Yashwanth Rajan, Government's Counsel (HR & CE) for R-1 to R-5 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for R-6 and R-7