Tamil NaduThursday, 29 October 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Karur temple land recovery contempt case: 8 IAS and IPS officers added by Madurai Bench
The Madurai Bench added eight IAS and IPS officers in a contempt case over the delayed recovery of Karur Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar temple lands.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In October 2026, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court added 8 IAS and IPS officers in a contempt case concerning the delayed recovery of temple lands belonging to the 100-year-old Karur Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar temple.
Key specifics
- The original land-recovery case was filed in 2018 before the High Court.
- The court had earlier ordered removal of encroachments within 12 weeks.
- Eight officials were added as respondents, including Revenue Secretary K.S. Palanisamy and HR&CE Commissioner D. G. Vinay.
- Karur District Collector C. Muthukumaran and Central Zone IG Balakrishnan were also named.
- The court directed HR&CE Commissioner Vinay to appear on November 5 and explain non-implementation of the order.
Exam lens
TNPSC temple administration and contempt of court question, Karur Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar temple, 2018 case, 12-week eviction order, November 5 appearance — useful for questions on HR&CE and judicial enforcement.