R.Srinivasan Vs the Government of Tamil Nadu

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WMP No. 12931 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 15-06-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WMP No. 12931 of 2026 IN WP NO. 7815 OF 2026

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R.Srinivasan Trustee-Arulmighu Renugambal @ Pappathiamman Thirukovil, Periyakadai Veethi, Arani Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District.

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..Petitioner(s)

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Vs

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The Government Of Tamil Nadu Rep by its Secretary, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department,

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Fort St.George, Chennai 600009.

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The Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600034.

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The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Thiruvannamalai.

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The Assistant Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Arani Taluk, Thiruvannamalai.

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Arani Sarpanarapettai Vanuva Magimai Sabhai, Rep by its President,

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WMP No. 12931 of 2026

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No.1, Pappathiamman Kovil Street, Sarpanarpettai, Arani, Tiruvannamalai District 632301

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S.Kumar Chettiyar S/o Somu Chettiyar, Pillayar Koil Street, Near Jagadambal Chathiram, Aranipalayam, Arani Town and Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District

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T.Dhakshanamurthy Son of Tahanikachalam Door No.43 Kesavan Street Arani Town and Taluk Tiruvannamalai District.

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P.Radhakrishnan Son of Prakash Door No.35 Kesavan Street Arani Town and Taluk Tiruvannamalai District.

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..Respondent(s)

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WMP No. 12931 of 2026

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Prayer: Writ Miscellaneous Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to permit the petitioner to amend the prayer in the WP.No. 7815 of 2026 as Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the order of the 3rd respondent dated 2.2.2026 in Se.Mu.Na.Ka.No. 3606/2025/Aa1 and quash the same and consequently direct the Respondents 1 to 4 to appoint the non-hereditary Trustees of the temple, namely Arulmighu Renugambal @ Pappathiamman Thirukovil, Peiryakadai Veethi ,

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WMP No. 12931 of 2026

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Sarpanarpettai, Arani Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District, fully in accordance with the provisiions of the Scheme Order dated 23.04.2013 in O.A.NO. 24 of 2026. INSTEAD OF directing the Respondents 1 to 4 to appoint the Non-hereditary Trustees of the temple, namely Arulmighu Renugambal At Pappathiamman Thirukovil, periyakadai Veethi, Sarpanarpettai, Arani Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District fully in accordance with the provisions of the Scheme order dated 23.04.2013 in O.A.No.24 of 2026

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WMP No. 12931 of 2026

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Selvaraj For Respondent(s): Mr.M.Veerapathran Prasanth, Government Counsel for R1 to R4 Mr.K.Karthikeyan for R5 Ms.J.Madhumitha for R6

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Order

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Being satisfied with the reasons stated in the affidavit, this writ

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miscellaneous petition is ordered. Registry is directed to carry out necessary

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amendment in the cause title.

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