The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has sought a report from the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department after allegations of misappropriation of temple funds were brought to light.
A Division Bench of Justices N. Kirubakaran and S.S. Sundar sought a report on the auditing details of Dhandayuthapaniswami Temple in Palani, Ranganathaswami Temple in Srirangam, Subramaniaswamy Temple in Tiruchendur and Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai.
The court was hearing a public interest litigation petition filed by A. Radhakrishnan of Chennai. He sought a direction to the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department to retrieve temple lands from encroachments. The case was adjourned to April 22 for filing of reports.
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