Dismissing the writ petition filed by the Podhu Dikshitars challenging the State Governments appointment of an executive officer for the temple, the Madras High Court allowed for the government management and administration of the Lord Nataraja Temple at Chidambaram. In her order Justice R Bhanumathi said the HR and CE commmissioner should issue proper directions to the Executive Officer to administer the temple in accordance with the provisions of the HR and CE act within a week.