Radhakrishnan A v. The Secretary to Government

ORDER This writ petition has been filed for a Mandamus to direct the respondents to protect, secure, safeguard and ensure proper administration of the 19th and 20th respondent temple properties by considering the petitioner's representations dated 23.09.2025, 08.06.26 and 16.06.2026.

2.The petitioner/party-in-person was present in the forenoon before this Court, when there was a request for adjournment for another case. However, when this case was called in the afternoon, there is no representation on behalf of the petitioner/party-in-person.

3.The learned counsel for the official respondent submits that the petitioner's representations dated 23.09.2025, 08.06.2026 and 16.06.2026 will be considered by the fifth respondent expeditiously.

4.Since no adverse orders are proposed to be passed as against the petitioner/party-in-person, I am passing this order in the absence of the petitioner/party-in-person, by directing the fifth respondent to consider the petitioner's representations dated 23.09.2025, 08.06.2026 and 16.06.2026 and pass appropriate orders on the same in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Needless to state, the petitioner/party-in-person shall be heard before final orders are passed.

5.The Writ Petition stands disposed of, accordingly. No costs. Index :

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1.The Secretary to Government Commercial Taxes Registrations and Religious Endowments Department Secretariat Chennai 600 009.

2.The Secretary to Government Revenue Department Secretariat Chennai 600 009.

3.The Secretary to Government Home Department Secretariat Chennai 600 009.

4.The Commissioner of Revenue Administration Ezhilagam Chepaukkam Chennai 600 005.

5.The Commissioner 119, Gandhi Adigal Salai Nungambakkam Chennai 600 005.

6.The Director General of Police/Head of the Police Force Kamarajar Salai Chennai 600 004

7.The Additional Director General of Police Idol Wing Crime Investigation Department 2, Natesan Salai Ashok Nagar Chennai 600 083.

8.The District Executive Magistrate/Collector Chettinaickenpatti Dindigul 624 004.

9.The Inspector General of Police South Zone 1, Race Course Colony New Natham Road Bibikulam Madurai 625 002.

10.The Superintendent of Police Chettinaickenpatti Dindigul 624 004

11.The Inspector of Police District Special Branch District Police Office Campus Chettinaickenpatti Dindigul 624 004

12.The Inspector of Police Palani Town Police Station Palani 624 601, Dhindugul District.

13.The Regional Auditing Officer Ellis Nagar Madurai 625 016

14.The Joint Commissioner 49, MRS Nagar Mullipadi Village Seelapatty Post Dhindugul 624 005

15.The Deputy Commissioner/Verification Officer 49, MRS Nagar Mullipadi Village Seelapatty Post Dhindugul 624 005.

16.The Assistant Commissioner 48, Spencer Compound Thiruvalluvar Nagar 2nd Cross Street Dhindugul 624 003.

C.SARAVANAN, J.

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 17.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN A.Radhakrishnan ... Petitioner /vs./ 1.The Secretary to Government Commercial Taxes Registrations and Religious Endowments Department Secretariat Chennai 600 009. 2.The Secretary to Government Revenue Department Secretariat Chennai 600 009. 3.The Secretary to Government Home Department Secretariat Chennai 600 009. 4.The Commissioner of Revenue Administration Ezhilagam Chepaukkam Chennai 600 005. 5.The Commissioner 119, Gandhi Adigal Salai Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 005. 6.The Director General of Police/Head of the Police Force Kamarajar Salai Chennai 600 004 7.The Additional Director General of Police Idol Wing Crime Investigation Department 2, Natesan Salai Ashok Nagar Chennai 600 083. 8.The District Executive Magistrate/Collector Chettinaickenpatti Dindigul 624 004. 9.The Inspector General of Police South Zone 1, Race Course Colony New Natham Road Bibikulam Madurai 625 002. 10.The Superintendent of Police Chettinaickenpatti Dindigul 624 004 11.The Inspector of Police District Special Branch District Police Office Campus Chettinaickenpatti Dindigul 624 004 12.The Inspector of Police Palani Town Police Station Palani 624 601, Dhindugul District. 13.The Regional Auditing Officer Ellis Nagar Madurai 625 016 14.The Joint Commissioner 49, MRS Nagar Mullipadi Village Seelapatty Post Dhindugul 624 005 15.The Fitperson/ Chairman, Board of Trustees Arulmigu Dhandayudhapani Swamy Temple 315, Head Office North Giri Veethi Adivaram Palani - 624 601. Dhindugul District 16.The Joint Commissioner/Executive Officer Arulmigu Dhandayudhapani Swamy Temple 315, Head Office North Giri Veethi Adivaram Palani - 624 601 Dhindugul District. 17.The Deputy Commissioner/Verification Officer 49, MRS Nagar Mullipadi Village Seelapatty Post Dhindugul 624 005. 18.The Assistant Commissioner 48, Spencer Compound Thiruvalluvar Nagar 2nd Cross Street Dhindugul 624 003. 19.The Fitperson/Present Administrator Arulmigu Idumban Temple Palani 624 601 20.The Executive Officer Arulmigu Vigneswara Group Temples Pazhaya Ayakudi - 624 613 Palani Taluk Dhindugul District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to protect, secure, safeguard and ensure proper administration of the 19th and 20th respondent temple properties by considering the petitioner's representation dated 23.09.2025, 08.06.26 and 16.06.2026. For Petitioner : No representation For R1 to R5, R8, R13, R14, R17 & R18 : Mr.R.Parthiban counsel for the State of Tamil Nadu For R6, R7 & R9 to R12 : Mr.P.Vetrivel Government Advocate (Crl.side) For R19 & R20 : Mr.P.Athimola Pandian standing counsel For R16 : Mr.R.Murali standing counsel