K.S.Pitchai Ganapathy, v. The Executive Officer/ Joint Commissioner
Case brief
What is this about?
Mandamus writ under Article 226 for temple ritual access dismissed at admission stage; devotees' request for permission, vehicle passes and keys (Yuthirajan Mutram/Kudavarai Vasal, Pathinettampadi doors) for Aadi Pournami Karuppannaswamy Sandhana Kappu Kattalai/Abhishekam 29-30.07.2026 at Arulmigu Kallalagar Temple, Alagarkoil; HR&CE Joint Commissioner/Executive Officer had already ordered via Na.Ka.No.1443/2026/A4 dated 25.07.2026 on petitioner's 21.07.2026 representation; no further directions needed; dismissed, no costs; Madras High Court Madurai Bench, C. Saravanan J., 28-07-2026; no precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Since orders have already been passed by the first respondent pursuant to the petitioner's representation dated 21.07.2026, no further directions are required to be issued in this writ petition, and the petition is accordingly dismissed.