S.Gnanasekaran v. The Commissioner

ORDER Seeking to call for the records pertaining to the impugned order of the first respondent in N.Dis.No.2629879/20226/D2 dated 30.03.2026 and to quash the same and consequently, to direct the first respondent to number the unnumbered revision petition in SR.No.2629879 of 2026 filed by the petitioner on

27.03.2026, by condoning the delay of 30 days in filing the revision petition, this writ petition is filed.

¶2The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that there is no provision under the HR&CE Act conferring such power to the Page3 of 6 Commissioner, HR&CE to condone the delay in entertaining the revision petition. He also drew my attention to the orders passed by this Court in W.P.No.11660 of 2021, wherein this Court by order dated 06.05.2021, has directed the respondents to entertain the revision petition by condoning the delay, and hence, sought indulgence in tune with the aforesaid order.

¶3The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submitted that he is aware of the order passed by this Court in W.P.No.11660 of 2021.

¶4Heard either side and also perused the materials available on record.

¶5In the light of the orders of the Court in W.P.No.11660 of 2021 and considering the fact that there is no express provision under the Act conferring power to condone the delay in entertaining the revision petition, this Court is of the considered view that the delay of 30 days in filing a revision petition can very well be condoned.

¶6Therefore, I am inclined to dispose of the writ petition. The first respondent is directed to entertain the revision petition filed by the petitioner and decide the same after affording an opportunity of hearing to the parties Page4 of 6 concerned at the earliest, not later than twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 13-05-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order DS / VRC Page5 of 6 To:

¶1The Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department Nungambakkam High Road Chennai – 600034.

¶2The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department Cuddalore.

¶3The Assistant Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department Ariyalur.

¶4The Executive Officer Arulmighu Praghadeeswarar Temple Gangaikonda Cholapuram Udayarpalayam Taluk Guruvalappar Kovil Village Ariyalur District - 612901. WPoNo.o19394oofo2026 L.VICTORIAoGOWRIoJ. DS WPoNo.o19394oofo2026 AND WMPoNO.o20666oofo2026 13-05-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-05-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI AND WMP No.20666 of 2026 S.Gnanasekaran S/o.Singaravel No.275, Keel Theru Mettupalayam, Gangai Konda Cholapuram Post Udayarpalayam Taluk Ariyalur District – 612 901. ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department Nungambakkam High Road Chennai – 600034. 2. The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department Cuddalore. 3. The Assistant Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department Ariyalur. 4. The Executive Officer Arulmighu Praghadeeswarar Temple Gangaikonda Cholapuram Udayarpalayam Taluk Guruvalappar Kovil Village Ariyalur District - 612901. ..Respondents Page2 of 6 PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records pertaining to the impugned order of the first respondent in N.Dis.No.2629879/2026/D2 dated 30.03.2026 and quash the same and consequently direct the first respondent to number the unnumbered revision petition in Revision Petition S.R.No.2629879 of 2026 filed by the petitioner dated 27.03.2026 by condoning the delay of 30 days in filing the revision petition and dispose of the same on merits within a time frame that may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner: Mr.K.Shivakumar For Respondents: Mr.N.R.R.Arun Natarajan Special Government Pleader