Committee formed to inspect temple properties, safeguard them, HC told
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has addressed a petition regarding the management of Kalahastheeswarar temple properties. A committee has been established to inspect and safeguard these properties, which are significant for both religious and charitable purposes. The court emphasized the importance of proper maintenance and protection of the temple's assets due to its historical significance and the large number of devotees it attracts.
- ▪The Madras High Court disposed of a petition concerning the Kalahastheeswarar temple properties.
- ▪A committee has been formed to inspect and safeguard these properties.
- ▪The temple is administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department.
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The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday disposed of a petition that sought a direction to the authorities to secure, safeguard and ensure proper administration of the properties of the Kalahastheeswarar temple in Dindigul town.A Division Bench of Justices D. Bharatha Chakravarthy and R. Poornima disposed of the petition filed by A. Radhakrishnan of Salem district after the State submitted that a committee had been formed to inspect the temple properties and safeguard them.The petitioner said the temple situated in Dindigul town is an ancient temple administered under the control of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department.
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