M.Dhanapal v. The Commissioner

O R D E R

This Writ Petition is filed seeking a direction to the respondents to remove the Veerapatiran and Madurai Veeran Sannathi and replace in the left side of the main deity and install the 4 statues namely Sangili Karuppu, Santhana Karuppu, Sappani Karuppu and Uthira Karuppu in the existing Sannathi and reshape the Pachaaye Amman, Kaathavaryan, Elephant and Horse statues and remove the statues in the vimanam of new sannathi by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 28.10.2025.

¶2When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that though the petitioner has prayed for the above relief, it would suffice, if this Court directed the respondent to take appropriate decision with regard to the removal of the statues in the vimanam of new sannathi, after hearing the petitioner.

¶3The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 would submit that after issuing notice to the petitioner and after hearing the petitioner, the respondents would take a decision with regard to the installation and removal of the statues.

¶4In view of the above, this Court directs the respondents to issue notice to the petitioner and after hearing the petitioner, the respondents shall take a necessary decision with regard to the installation and removal of the statues. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶5With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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¶1The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, 119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Chennai - 600034.

¶2The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, S.M.Road, Thanjavur,

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. vsm

WP(MD) No.35341 of 2025 Date : 05.02.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 05.02.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY M.Dhanapal ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, 119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Chennai - 600034. 2. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, S.M.Road, Thanjavur, 3. The Special Officer, Arulmigu Peramanur Temple, Varagoor, Thiruvaiyaru Taluk, Thanajvur District, Having Office At The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Vasisteswarar Temple, Thittai, Thiruvaiyaru Taluk, Thanajvur District . 4. The Trustee, Arulmigu Peramanar Temple, Varagoor, Thiruvaiyaru Taluk, ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 to remove the Veerapatiran and Madurai Veeran Sannathi and replace in the left side of the main deity and install the 4 statues namely Sangili Karuppu, Santhana Karuppu, Sappani Karuppu and Uthira Karuppu in the existing Sannathi and reshape the Pachaaye Amman, Kaathavaryan, Elephant and Horse statues and remove the statues in the vimanam of new sannathi by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 28.10.2025. For Petitioner : Dr. C.Guhaseelarupan For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani, Spl. Govt. Pleader for R1 & R2 Mr.V.Chandrasekar for R3 No Appearance for R4