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Devout politicians can be temple trustees: High Court

In July, the division bench of Justice R Mahadevan and Justice PD Audikesavalu issued 75 directions on the management and protection of HR&CE temples, one of which barred the appointment of politicians as trustees.

Devout politicians can be temple trustees: High Court
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Madras High Court

CHENNAI: Even those with political background can be appointed as trustees of temples under the HR&CE Department if they are genuine devotees, observed the Madras High Court on Thursday.

In July, the division bench of Justice R Mahadevan and Justice PD Audikesavalu issued 75 directions on the management and protection of HR&CE temples, one of which barred the appointment of politicians as trustees.

Seeking clarification, Special Government Pleader NRR Arun Natarajan pointed out that several politicians were devotees, including HR&CE Minister PK Sekarbabu who is the trustee for Chola-era Gangadeeswarar temple in Purasaiwalkam.

Agreeing to this, the judges said appointing politicians as trustees would be decided on a case-by-case basis, and indicated that it would pass a clarificatory order in this regard.

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