SM.Somu vs The Joint Commissioner

W.P.(MD) No.19809 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 14.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN W.P.(MD)No.19809 of 2026 SM.Somu ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Sivagangai. 2.The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Sivagangai. 3.Arulmigu Kinathadi Kaliamman Kovil, Rep. by its President Trustee, Kandavarayanpatti, Thiruppathur Taluk, Sivagangai District. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the records relating to the impugned proceedings in Na.Ka.No.2469/2025/A5 dated 05.01.2026 issued by the second respondent and quash the same and consequently direct the 1st and 2nd respondents to conduct a detailed enquiry into the allegations relating to misappropriation of temple funds, illegal removal and custody of temple jewels mal-administration and unlawful handling of temple properties. _____________ Page No. 1 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 17/07/2026 11:05:05 am ) W.P.(MD) No.19809 of 2026 For Petitioner : M