Tamil NaduFriday, 4 September 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
State Information Commission orders disclosure of temple assets and rent arrears within 3 months
The Tamil Nadu State Information Commission ordered publication of temple property, lease and financial details within 90 days.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In September 2026, the Tamil Nadu State Information Commission ordered the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department to publish temple asset details, rent arrears and related records within 90 days.
Key specifics
- The order covers all temples in Tamil Nadu and requires disclosure within 3 months.
- Details of immovable properties such as groves, agricultural lands, vacant plots, houses and commercial buildings must be published.
- Leaseholder names, lease expiry dates, tenant details and arrears amounts must be made public.
- Temple bank deposits, fixed deposits, metal articles, donations, income-expenditure accounts and audit reports must also be disclosed.
- The order was issued by State Information Commissioner VPR Ilamparithi in a second appeal case.
Exam lens
Question type: governance and transparency, RTI-based orders, temple administration. TNPSC may ask which commission ordered disclosure, the 90-day deadline, and the categories of temple property to be published.