HC directs HR&CE Dept. to decide on plea challenging change in temple timings
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has instructed the HR&CE Department to address a petition regarding changes to the opening hours of Sri Subramaniya Swamy Temple. The petition was filed by a local organization contesting the temple authorities' decision to alter timings due to increased visitor numbers. The court emphasized the need for a timely resolution of the matter within four months.
- ▪The HR&CE Department was directed to decide on a petition challenging changes to temple timings.
- ▪The petition was filed by a local organization citing traditional practices as a reason against the change.
- ▪The court stated that the petitioner could file an application under Section 63 of the HR&CE Act for further consideration.
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The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department to decide on an application challenging alteration to the opening timings of Sri Subramaniya Swamy Temple in Tiruchendur in Thoothukudi district.The court was hearing the petition filed by Sri Subramaniya Swamy Thirukovil Sudhanthira Paribalana Sthalatharkal Sabha of Tiruchendur. The petitioner organisation challenged the proceedings of the temple authorities which decided to alter the temple opening timings in view of the exponential increase in the number of devotees visiting the temple.The petitioner’s counsel submitted that it could not be a reason for altering the temple opening timings.
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