Take tough stance on encroachers of temple properties: Minister
Minister S. Ramesh has directed executive officers to take a firm stance against the encroachment of temple properties in the state. He emphasized the need for police action and improved facility management for devotees.
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Highlights government efforts to reclaim public/religious assets and improve administrative oversight of state-managed religious institutions.
Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments S. Ramesh on Wednesday instructed executive officers to work in tandem with officials of revenue and forest Departments to retrieve lands belonging to temples in the State.
Addressing officials during a routine review of works at the department headquarters in Nungambakkam, the Minister also said that they should take a tough stance when it comes to encroachments and illegal name transfers of temple properties. “If you come across any such instance, ensure that you file a complaint with the police immediately and obtain an FIR,” he said.
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