V. Nagaraj v. The Commissioner
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ Petition (WP No. 4627 of 2026), Madras High Court, decided 10-02-2026 by Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy. Mandamus under Article 226 seeking HR&CE takeover of Arulmigu Sri Veeramatchiamman Temple administration at Vadugapalayam, Pollachi, Coimbatore, pursuant to notice dated 05.01.2026 (Se.Mu.Na.Ka.No.93/2025/A6); disposed of with directions to enquire after notice to petitioner and temple caretaker and decide within eight weeks; no finding on merits of mismanagement allegations; petitioner V. Nagaraj represented by M.N. Balakrishnan; respondents represented by S. Ravichandran, Additional Government Pleader.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of: respondents to issue notice to the petitioner and the other person in charge of the temple, take a decision, and complete the exercise within eight weeks of receipt of the web copy of the order; no costs.