The learned Additional Government Pleader (HR&CE) appearing for the respondents 8 to 10 is directed to find out whether any illegal encroachment persists in the temple property and if any illegal encroachment is made, the said encroachment shall be evicted and a report to that effect shall be filed by the respondents 8 to 10  before this Court on 12.03.2026. Post on 12.03.2026.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

WP No. 9428 of 2026

A.Radhakrishnan

S/o. T.Arumuga Gounder, 38, Mettu Agraharam, Salem 636 001.

..Petitioner(s)

Vs

1.     The Secretary to Government

Tourism Culture and Religious Endowments Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.

2.     The Commissioner,

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments

Department,

119, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai  600 034.

3.     The Director,

Hindu Religious Institutions Audit Department,

Nandhanam,

Chennai  600 035.

4.     The District Executive Magistrate/ District Collector, Krishnagiri.

5.     The Superintendent of Police, Krishnagiri.

6.     The Assistant Director, Town Panchayats, Dharmapuri.

7.     The Assistant Director, Village Panchayats, Krishnagiri.

8.     The Joint Commissioner,

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Dharmapuri.

9.     The Assistant Commissioner,

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Krishnagiri.

10.The Inspector,

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments

Department, Thenkanikottai, Krishnagiri District.

11.The Fit person/Executive Officer/Present

Administrator,

Arulmigu Madheswara Swamy Temple,

Anchetti Durgam, Podichapalli village, Thenkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

12.The Hereditary Trustee/Fit Person/Present

Administrator,

ArulmiguUththmaKaragam Temple,

Kelamangalam, Thenkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

..Respondent(s)

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.A.Radhakrishnan Party-in-person

For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Ravichandran, for R1, R2, R8 to R11

Additional Government Pleader (HR&CE)

Mr.M.Rajendiran for R4,R6 and R7

Additional Government Pleader

Mr.V.Raghunathan for R5

Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

        Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned

Additional Government Pleader (HR&CE) appearing for the respondents 1, 2, 8 to 11, Additional Government Pleader appearing for Respondents 4, 6 and 7 and learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for 5th respondent  and perused the entire documents placed on record.

      2. The learned Additional Government Pleader (HR&CE) appearing for the respondents 8 to 10 is directed to find out whether any illegal encroachment persists in the temple property and if any illegal encroachment is made, the said encroachment shall be evicted and a report to that effect shall be filed by the respondents 8 to 10  before this Court on 12.03.2026. Post on 12.03.2026.

06-03-2026

Index: Yes/No

Speaking/Non-speaking order

Neutral Citation: Yes/No

Note: Registry is directed to issue order copy on 09.03.2026

To

1.     The Secretary to Government

Tourism Culture and Religious Endowments

Department,

Secretariat,

Chennai 600 009.

2.     The Commissioner,

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments

Department,

119, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai  600 034.

3.     The Director,

Hindu Religious InstitutionsAudit Department,

Nandhanam,

Chennai  600 035.

4.     The District Executive Magistrate/District Collector, Krishnagiri.

5.     The Superintendent of Police, Krishnagiri.

6.     The Assistant Director, Town Panchayats, Dharmapuri.

7.     The Assistant Director, Village Panchayats, Krishnagiri.

8.     The Joint Commissioner,

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Dharmapuri.

9.     The Assistant Commissioner,

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments

Department, Krishnagiri.

10.The Inspector,

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments

Department,

Thenkanikottai,

Krishnagiri District.

11.The Fit person/Executive Officer/Present

Administrator,

ArulmiguMadheswara Swamy Temple,

Anchetti Durgam,

Podichapalli village,

Thenkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

12.The Hereditary Trustee/Fit Person/Present

Administrator,

ArulmiguUththmaKaragam Temple,

Kelamangalam,

Thenkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

M.DHANDAPANI, J. ssd WP No. 9428 of 2026

06-03-2026