A.Radhakrishnan, v. The Chief Secretary to Government

Order (Order of the Court was made by L.Victoria Gowri J.) This writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the 15th respondent to remove encroachment made by the 18th respondent in respect of the properties belonging to the 17th respondent temple and consequentially issue direction directing the 15th respondent to secure and safeguard all properties of 17th respondent temple by considering petitioners representation dated 18.02.2026 and

30.04.2026.

¶2Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the property belonging to the 18th respondent temple has been encroached by the 15th respondent and in order to safeguard the properties of the temple, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 18.02.2026 and 30.04.2026, and no action has been taken so far.

¶3Learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to 16 submits that though the classification of land stands as 'grazing lands', vide G.O.

(MD) No.2 dated 03.01.1995 and G.O.(MD) No.2 dated 26.02.2021, the property has already been leased out in favour of the 18th respondent.

¶4It is needless to state that, whenever a representation is made to the statutory authorities, it is the duty of the authorities to dispose of the same within a limited period and non-consideration of the representation would amount to dereliction of duty.

¶5Considering the nature of relief sought for in the present writ petition, the 15th respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representations dated

18.02.2026 and 30.04.2026 and pass appropriate orders within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. (L.V.G.,J.) (N.S.,J.) 13-05-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KST To

¶1The Chief Secretary to Government Secretariat, Chennai -600 009.

¶2The Secretary to Government Revenue Department, Secretariat, Chennai -600 009.

¶3The Secretary to Government, National Resources Department, Secretariat, Chennai -600 009.

¶4The Secretary to Government Tourism Culture and Religious Endowments Department, Secretariat, Chennai -600 009

¶5The Commissioner of Revenue Administration Ezhilagam, Chepaukkam, Chennai -600 005

¶6The Commissioner of Survey and Settlements, Survey House, Chepaukkam, Chennai -600 005.

¶7The Commissioner of Geology and Mining, Alandur Road, Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai -600 032.

¶8The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, 119, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai -600 034.

¶9The District Executive Magistrate/Collector Ariyalur

¶10The Inspector General of Police Central Zone, Thiruchirappalli.

¶11The Deputy Inspector General of Registrations, Thiruchirappalli

¶12The Regional Joint Director of Geology and Mining, Thiruchirappalli

¶13The Tahsildar, Temple Lands, Ariyalur.

¶14The Regional Auditing Officer, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Ariyalur.

¶15The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Perambalur.

¶16The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Ariyalur.

¶17The Fit Person, Arulmigu Ayyanar Groups Temple, Aadhanakurichi Village, Sendhurai Taluk, Ariyalur District.

¶18The Chairman, Ramco Groups, Aadhanakurichi village, Sendhurai Taluk, Ariyalur District. L.VICTORIA GOWRI J. AND N.SENTHILKUMAR J. KST WP No. 19398 of 2026 13-05-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-05-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.SENTHILKUMAR WP No. 19398 of 2026 AND WMP Nos. 20679 and 20680 OF 2026 A.Radhakrishnan, S/o. T.Arumuga Gounder, 38, Mettu Agraharam, Salem 636 001. ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Chief Secretary to Government Secretariat, Chennai -600 009. 2. The Secretary to Government Revenue Department, Secretariat, Chennai -600 009. 3. The Secretary to Government, National Resources Department, Secretariat, Chennai -600 009. 4. The Secretary to Government Tourism Culture and Religious Endowments Department, Secretariat, Chennai -600 009 5. The Commissioner of Revenue Administration Ezhilagam, Chepaukkam, Chennai -600 005 6. The Commissioner of Survey and Settlements, Survey House, Chepaukkam, Chennai -600 005. 7. The Commissioner of Geology and Mining, Alandur Road, Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai -600 032. 8. The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, 119, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai -600 034. 9. The District Executive Magistrate/Collector Ariyalur 10. The Inspector General of Police Central Zone, Thiruchirappalli. 11. The Deputy Inspector General of Registrations, Thiruchirappalli 12. The Regional Joint Director of Geology and Mining, Thiruchirappalli 13. The Tahsildar, Temple Lands, Ariyalur. 14. The Regional Auditing Officer, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Ariyalur. 15. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Perambalur. 16. The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Ariyalur. 17. The Fit Person, Arulmigu Ayyanar Groups Temple, Aadhanakurichi Village, Sendhurai Taluk, Ariyalur District. 18. The Chairman, Ramco Groups, Aadhanakurichi village, Sendhurai Taluk, Ariyalur District. ..Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 15th respondent to remove encroachment made by the 18th respondent in respect of the properties belonging to the 17th respondent temple and consequentially issue direction directing the 15th respondent to secure and safeguard all properties of 17th respondent temple by considering petitioners representation dated 18.02.2026 and 30.04.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.J.Manikandan for Mr.R.Marudhachalamurthy For Respondents : Mr.N.R.R.Arun Natarajan Special Government Pleader – for R1 to R16