spot_img

HinduPost is the voice of Hindus. Support us. Protect Dharma

Will you help us hit our goal?

spot_img
Hindu Post is the voice of Hindus. Support us. Protect Dharma
33.7 C
Sringeri
Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Court issues notice to TN government for occupying temple properties

In response to a PIL (Public Interest Litigation), the TN (Tamil Nadu) government has been issued a notice for continuing to occupy temple properties and without any legal authority.

Temple activist Shri TR Ramesh had filed a PIL questioning the right of the TN government to continue administering 45 temples in the state violating the 1965 Supreme Court (SC) verdict and an additional 15 temples where the state government or the HR&CE (Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments) department have no legal authority.

The list includes popular temples such as the Tiruvannamalai Sri Arunachaleswarar Temple, Sri Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar Koil, Oppilliaappan Sri Venkatachalapati Temple, Pazhani Sri Dandayuthapani Mandir, and the Thanjavur Sri Bangaru Kamakshi Amman Koil (temple) among several others.

It must be mentioned here that the TN government continues to exercise control over almost all the major temples of the state through the HR&CE department which has often been accused of various frauds and corruption including demanding bribes. Additionally, the possibility of its officials being involved in thefts of temple vigrahas cannot be ruled out too.

This decision by the High Court is, therefore, very significant and probably the first step towards freeing temples from government control.

(Featured Image Source: New Indian Express)


Did you find this article useful? We’re a non-profit. Make a donation and help pay for our journalism.

HinduPost is now on Telegram. For the best reports & opinion on issues concerning Hindu society, subscribe to HinduPost on Telegram.

Subscribe to our channels on Telegram &  YouTube. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook

Related Articles

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Latest Articles

Sign up to receive HinduPost content in your inbox
Select list(s):

We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.

Thanks for Visiting Hindupost

Dear valued reader,
HinduPost.in has been your reliable source for news and perspectives vital to the Hindu community. We strive to amplify diverse voices and broaden understanding, but we can't do it alone. Keeping our platform free and high-quality requires resources. As a non-profit, we rely on reader contributions. Please consider donating to HinduPost.in. Any amount you give can make a real difference. It's simple - click on this button:
By supporting us, you invest in a platform dedicated to truth, understanding, and the voices of the Hindu community. Thank you for standing with us.