Tamil NaduThursday, 16 July 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Palani temple land scam: CBCID probe begins after Rs 100 crore property was registered for Rs 2 crore
A CBCID team has begun probing the Palani temple land fraud involving a Rs 100 crore property allegedly registered for Rs 2 crore.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On July 16, 2026, the CBCID in Dindigul began investigating a Palani temple land fraud case in which a Rs 100 crore property belonging to the Dhandayuthapani Swamigal Mutt was allegedly registered for Rs 2 crore.
Key specifics
- The disputed land is located at Sanidhi Street, Palani Adivaram, in Dindigul district.
- Sub-Registrar Justin Manikandan was suspended after the fraudulent registration came to light.
- District Registrar Sasikala was also suspended in connection with the case.
- Police booked 4 persons, including Justin Manikandan and fake trust functionary Murugadas, under 5 sections for conspiracy and cheating.
- DSP Ajay Thangam is heading the CBCID investigation team, and officers from Madurai, Theni and Tiruchirappalli were brought in.
Exam lens
Question type: Tamil Nadu governance and temple administration, Palani, Rs 100 crore, Rs 2 crore, 5 sections, DSP Ajay Thangam. TNPSC may ask which district police unit took over the probe and what action was taken against officials.