✦ High Court of India · 25 Aug 2025

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Case Details High Court of India · 25 Aug 2025
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High Court of India
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25 Aug 2025
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N.ANAND VENKATESH
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WP No. 29351 of 2025Salem District.4.The Executive Officer /inspectorArulmigu Chendraya Perumal Temple, Pukkampatti @ Pathrakaliamman Temple Compound, Mecheri-636 453, Mettur Taluk, Salem District.Respondent(s)PRAYERForbearing the Respondents from preventing or obstructing the Petitioner's Trust viz., Sri Chendraya Perumal Seva Trust for construction of Arulmigu Chendraya Perumal Temple, Pukkampatti Village, Mettur Taluk, Salem District and consequently direct the Respondents 1 and 2 to grant permission for completion of construction and perform the consecration ceremonies of Arulmigu Chendraya Perumal Temple, Pukkampatti, Mettur Taluk, Salem District.For Petitioner(s):Mr.M.R.JothimanianFor Respondent:Mr.N.R.R.Arun NatarajanSpecial Government PleaderORDERThis present writ petition has been filed for the issue of a writ of mandamus forbearing the respondents from preventing the petitioner's Trust proceeding further with the renovation of Arulmigu Chendraya Perumal Temple, Pukkampatti Village, Mettur Taluk, Salem District and direct the 1st and 2nd respondents to grant permission for completion of the construction to perform the ceremonies. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 20252. When the matter is taken up for hearing today, the learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents produced written instructions received from the 4th respondent. The relevant portions are extracted hereunder, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 20253. Heard Mr.M.R.Jothimanian, the learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.N.R.R.Arun Natarajan, the learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents.4. On carefully going through the written instruction placed before this Court, it is seen that the construction has been commenced by the Trust without obtaining proper permission. Some progress has been made in the renovation work also. Now the funds have been allotted for the purpose of continuing with the renovation work and for conducting the Kumbabishegam. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 20255. In view of the same, without affecting the sentiment of the village people, it is left open to the petitioner Trust to make monetary contribution to the 4th respondent. The 4th respondent shall proceed further with the renovation work as per the recommendation of the Committee and it is not necessary to dismantle the work which had already been done by the Trust. The department shall complete the renovation work and proceed further to conduct Kumbabishekam by permitting all the village people to participate in the same. This Court expects that since it involves the sentiment of the villagers, there should be some cooperation by the villagers with the department to ensure that the entire renovation is completed at the earliest for the purpose of conducting the Kumbabishekam. It will also be appropriate if the villagers do not obstruct the renovation work, since the early completion will benefit the villagers and enable them to visit the temple and pray God. 6. This present writ petition stands disposed of with the above terms. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions, if any, are closed.07-08-2025gdIndex:Yes/NoSpeaking/Non-speaking orderInternet:YesNeutral Citation:Yes/No https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 2025To1.The CommissionerHindu Religious And Charitable And Endowment (hr And Ce), Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 0342.The Joint CommissionerHindu Religious And Charitable And Endowment (hr And Ce ) Kottaimariamman Temple Compound, Salem -636 001, Salem District.3.The Assistant Commissioner,Hindu Religious And Charitable And Endowment (hr And Ce) Salem, Salem District.4.The Executive Officer /inspectorArulmigu Chendraya Perumal Temple, Pukkampatti @ Pathrakaliamman Temple Compound, Mecheri-636 453, Mettur Taluk, Salem District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 2025N.ANAND VENKATESH J.gdW.P.No.29351 of 202507.08.2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 2025IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDATED: 25-08-2025CORAMTHE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESHWP No. 29351 of 2025PalanisamyPetitioner(s)Vs1. The CommissionerHindu Religious And Charitable And Endowment (HR & CE), Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 0342.The Joint CommissionerHindu Religious And Charitable And Endowment (HR & CE) Kottaimariamman Temple Compound, Salem -636 001, Salem District.3.The Assistant Commissioner,Hindu Religious And Charitable And Endowment (HR & CE) Salem, Salem District.4.The Executive Officer /inspectorArulmigu Chendraya Perumal Temple, Pukkampatti @ Pathrakaliamman Temple Compound, Mecheri-636 453, Mettur Taluk, Salem District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 2025Respondent(s)PRAYERForbearing the Respondents from preventing or obstructing the Petitioner's Trust viz., Sri Chendraya Perumal Seva Trust for construction of Arulmigu Chendraya Perumal Temple, Pukkampatti Village, Mettur Taluk, Salem District and consequently direct the Respondents 1 and 2 to grant permission for completion of construction and perform the consecration ceremonies of Arulmigu Chendraya Perumal Temple, Pukkampatti, Mettur Taluk, Salem District.For Petitioner(s):Mr.M.R.JothimanianFor Respondent:Mr.N.R.R.Arun NatarajanSpecial Government PleaderORDERToday, the matter was listed under the caption “For Being Mentioned” on the ground that there are inadvertent mistakes that had crept in Paragraph Nos.1, 4 and 5 of the order. Therefore, Paragraph Nos.1, 4 and 5 of the order dated 11.07.2025 shall be replaced as follows:“This present writ petition has been filed for the issue of a writ of mandamus forbearing the respondents from preventing the petitioner's Trust proceeding further with the construction of Arulmigu Chendraya Perumal Temple, Pukkampatti Village, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 2025Mettur Taluk, Salem District and direct the 1st and 2nd respondents to grant permission for completion of the construction to perform the ceremonies. 4. On carefully going through the written instruction placed before this Court, it is seen that the construction has been commenced by the Trust without obtaining proper permission. Some progress has been made in the construction work also. Now the funds have been allotted for the purpose of continuing with the construction work and for conducting the Kumbabishegam.5. In view of the same, without affecting the sentiment of the village people, it is left open to the petitioner Trust to make monetary contribution to the 4th respondent. The 4th respondent shall proceed further with the construction work as per the recommendation of the Committee and it is not necessary to dismantle the work which had already been done by the Trust. The department shall complete the construction work and proceed further to conduct Kumbabishekam by permitting all the village people to participate in the same. This Court expects that since it involves the sentiment of the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 2025villagers, there should be some cooperation by the villagers with the department to ensure that the entire construction is completed at the earliest for the purpose of conducting the Kumbabishekam. It will also be appropriate if the villagers do not obstruct the construction work, since the early completion will benefit the villagers and enable them to visit the temple and pray God.” 2. The Registry is directed to carry out the necessary correction in the order and issue fresh order copy.25.08.2025JeniNote:Registry is directed to issue order copy on 26.08.2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 2025To1.The CommissionerHindu Religious And Charitable And Endowment (hr And Ce), Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 0342.The Joint CommissionerHindu Religious And Charitable And Endowment (hr And Ce ) Kottaimariamman Temple Compound, Salem -636 001, Salem District.3.The Assistant Commissioner,Hindu Religious And Charitable And Endowment (hr And Ce) Salem, Salem District.4.The Executive Officer /inspectorArulmigu Chendraya Perumal Temple, Pukkampatti @ Pathrakaliamman Temple Compound, Mecheri-636 453, Mettur Taluk, Salem District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 2025N.ANAND VENKATESH J.JeniWP No. 29351 of 2025 25-08-2025

WP No. 29351 of 2025Salem District.4.The Executive Officer /inspectorArulmigu Chendraya Perumal Temple, Pukkampatti @ Pathrakaliamman Temple Compound, Mecheri-636 453, Mettur Taluk, Salem District.Respondent(s)PRAYERForbearing the Respondents from preventing or obstructing the Petitioner's Trust viz., Sri Chendraya Perumal Seva Trust for construction of Arulmigu Chendraya Perumal Temple, Pukkampatti Village, Mettur Taluk, Salem District and consequently direct the Respondents 1 and 2 to grant permission for completion of construction and perform the consecration ceremonies of Arulmigu Chendraya Perumal Temple, Pukkampatti, Mettur Taluk, Salem District.For Petitioner(s):Mr.M.R.JothimanianFor Respondent:Mr.N.R.R.Arun NatarajanSpecial Government PleaderORDERThis present writ petition has been filed for the issue of a writ of mandamus forbearing the respondents from preventing the petitioner's Trust proceeding further with the renovation of Arulmigu Chendraya Perumal Temple, Pukkampatti Village, Mettur Taluk, Salem District and direct the 1st and 2nd respondents to grant permission for completion of the construction to perform the ceremonies. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 20252. When the matter is taken up for hearing today, the learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents produced written instructions received from the 4th respondent. The relevant portions are extracted hereunder, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 20253. Heard Mr.M.R.Jothimanian, the learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.N.R.R.Arun Natarajan, the learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents.4. On carefully going through the written instruction placed before this Court, it is seen that the construction has been commenced by the Trust without obtaining proper permission. Some progress has been made in the renovation work also. Now the funds have been allotted for the purpose of continuing with the renovation work and for conducting the Kumbabishegam. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 20255. In view of the same, without affecting the sentiment of the village people, it is left open to the petitioner Trust to make monetary contribution to the 4th respondent. The 4th respondent shall proceed further with the renovation work as per the recommendation of the Committee and it is not necessary to dismantle the work which had already been done by the Trust. The department shall complete the renovation work and proceed further to conduct Kumbabishekam by permitting all the village people to participate in the same. This Court expects that since it involves the sentiment of the villagers, there should be some cooperation by the villagers with the department to ensure that the entire renovation is completed at the earliest for the purpose of conducting the Kumbabishekam. It will also be appropriate if the villagers do not obstruct the renovation work, since the early completion will benefit the villagers and enable them to visit the temple and pray God. 6. This present writ petition stands disposed of with the above terms. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions, if any, are closed.07-08-2025gdIndex:Yes/NoSpeaking/Non-speaking orderInternet:YesNeutral Citation:Yes/No https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 2025To1.The CommissionerHindu Religious And Charitable And Endowment (hr And Ce), Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 0342.The Joint CommissionerHindu Religious And Charitable And Endowment (hr And Ce ) Kottaimariamman Temple Compound, Salem -636 001, Salem District.3.The Assistant Commissioner,Hindu Religious And Charitable And Endowment (hr And Ce) Salem, Salem District.4.The Executive Officer /inspectorArulmigu Chendraya Perumal Temple, Pukkampatti @ Pathrakaliamman Temple Compound, Mecheri-636 453, Mettur Taluk, Salem District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 2025N.ANAND VENKATESH J.gdW.P.No.29351 of 202507.08.2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 2025IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDATED: 25-08-2025CORAMTHE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESHWP No. 29351 of 2025PalanisamyPetitioner(s)Vs1. The CommissionerHindu Religious And Charitable And Endowment (HR & CE), Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 0342.The Joint CommissionerHindu Religious And Charitable And Endowment (HR & CE) Kottaimariamman Temple Compound, Salem -636 001, Salem District.3.The Assistant Commissioner,Hindu Religious And Charitable And Endowment (HR & CE) Salem, Salem District.4.The Executive Officer /inspectorArulmigu Chendraya Perumal Temple, Pukkampatti @ Pathrakaliamman Temple Compound, Mecheri-636 453, Mettur Taluk, Salem District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 2025Respondent(s)PRAYERForbearing the Respondents from preventing or obstructing the Petitioner's Trust viz., Sri Chendraya Perumal Seva Trust for construction of Arulmigu Chendraya Perumal Temple, Pukkampatti Village, Mettur Taluk, Salem District and consequently direct the Respondents 1 and 2 to grant permission for completion of construction and perform the consecration ceremonies of Arulmigu Chendraya Perumal Temple, Pukkampatti, Mettur Taluk, Salem District.For Petitioner(s):Mr.M.R.JothimanianFor Respondent:Mr.N.R.R.Arun NatarajanSpecial Government PleaderORDERToday, the matter was listed under the caption “For Being Mentioned” on the ground that there are inadvertent mistakes that had crept in Paragraph Nos.1, 4 and 5 of the order. Therefore, Paragraph Nos.1, 4 and 5 of the order dated 11.07.2025 shall be replaced as follows:“This present writ petition has been filed for the issue of a writ of mandamus forbearing the respondents from preventing the petitioner's Trust proceeding further with the construction of Arulmigu Chendraya Perumal Temple, Pukkampatti Village, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 2025Mettur Taluk, Salem District and direct the 1st and 2nd respondents to grant permission for completion of the construction to perform the ceremonies. 4. On carefully going through the written instruction placed before this Court, it is seen that the construction has been commenced by the Trust without obtaining proper permission. Some progress has been made in the construction work also. Now the funds have been allotted for the purpose of continuing with the construction work and for conducting the Kumbabishegam.5. In view of the same, without affecting the sentiment of the village people, it is left open to the petitioner Trust to make monetary contribution to the 4th respondent. The 4th respondent shall proceed further with the construction work as per the recommendation of the Committee and it is not necessary to dismantle the work which had already been done by the Trust. The department shall complete the construction work and proceed further to conduct Kumbabishekam by permitting all the village people to participate in the same. This Court expects that since it involves the sentiment of the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 2025villagers, there should be some cooperation by the villagers with the department to ensure that the entire construction is completed at the earliest for the purpose of conducting the Kumbabishekam. It will also be appropriate if the villagers do not obstruct the construction work, since the early completion will benefit the villagers and enable them to visit the temple and pray God.” 2. The Registry is directed to carry out the necessary correction in the order and issue fresh order copy.25.08.2025JeniNote:Registry is directed to issue order copy on 26.08.2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 2025To1.The CommissionerHindu Religious And Charitable And Endowment (hr And Ce), Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 0342.The Joint CommissionerHindu Religious And Charitable And Endowment (hr And Ce ) Kottaimariamman Temple Compound, Salem -636 001, Salem District.3.The Assistant Commissioner,Hindu Religious And Charitable And Endowment (hr And Ce) Salem, Salem District.4.The Executive Officer /inspectorArulmigu Chendraya Perumal Temple, Pukkampatti @ Pathrakaliamman Temple Compound, Mecheri-636 453, Mettur Taluk, Salem District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 29351 of 2025N.ANAND VENKATESH J.JeniWP No. 29351 of 2025 25-08-2025

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