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K.Murugadas v. the Commissioner

Madras HC5 Mar 2026WP/8761/2026

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

Madras High Court, WP No. 8761 of 2026, decided 05-03-2026 by Justice M.Dhandapani. Petitioner K.Murugadas (devotee) vs (1) Commissioner, HR&CE Department, Chennai; (2) Executive Officer, Arulmighu Angalaparameswari and Kasi Viswanathaswamy Thirukoil, Choolai; (3) S.Balaji. Prayer: direct first respondent to consider representation dated 09.12.2025 regarding pooja service performed by son of retired employee K.Subramani (retired 30.11.2025); third respondent temporarily appointed vide resolution dated 01.12.2025. Petition taken up for final disposal at admissions stage by consent; dismissed, no costs. Advocates: J.Ram for petitioner; K.Karthikeyan, Government Advocate, for R1 & R2.

What did the court decide?

In view of the submissions of the learned Government Advocate, the Court was of the view that no further order was required.

K.Murugadas Vs the Commissioner — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 8761 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 05-03-2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

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WP No. 8761 of 2026

K.Murugadas

Petitioner(s)

The Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai- 034.

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2.The Executive Officer Arulmighu Angalaparameswari and Kasi viswanathaswamy Thirukoil, Choolai,Chennai- 112.

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3.S.Balaji Respondent(s)

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PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India directing the first respondent, The commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Chennai, to consider and dispose of representation dated 09.12.2025.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.J.Ram

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For Respondent: Mr.K.Karthikeyan for R1 & R2 Government Advocate

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ORDER

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This petition has been filed for a direction, directing the first respondent

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to consider and dispose of representation dated 09.12.2025.

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It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner is a staunch devotee of

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

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WP No. 8761 of 2026

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Arulmighu Angalaparameswari Kasi Viswanathasamy Tirukoil, Choolai. It is his grievance that One K.Subramani retired from service on 30.11.2025 and his son is permitted to do pooja service in the temple, thus, the petitioner has sent a

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representation to the first respondent on 09.12.2025 which is pending without consideration till date. Hence, this petition.

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