Illegal sale of Palani math land: CB-CID arrests three persons
The CB-CID has arrested three individuals in connection with the illegal sale of land belonging to the Dhandayuthapani Swamy Math in Palani. The investigation follows a complaint regarding the fraudulent transaction of temple-owned property used as a parking lot.
Why it matters
This case underscores the legal challenges surrounding the protection of religious endowment lands and the accountability of public officials in land management.
A fortnight after the CB-CID began probing the illegal sale of 1.40 acres of land belonging to Dhandapani Swamy Math in Palani, the first arrests have been made in the multi-crore land transaction, with three accused arrested on Tuesday (July 28, 2026).
The arrested accused were identified as D. Murugadass (56) of Villupuram, who had sold the land; K. Vellaidurai (60) of Tiruppur, one of the two buyers; and S. Anwardeen (65) of Palani, who had reportedly facilitated the deal. They have been apprehended under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for cheating, forgery, abetment, and criminal conspiracy.
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