DMK government reclaims temple properties worth ₹626 crore

The government laid out its plan to carry out renovation work, and upgrade facilities for devotees

The DMK government, in 100 days, was able to reclaim ₹626 crore worth of temple properties and restore them to the control of temples, Finance Minister P.T.R. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, said on Friday, August 13. These ₹626 crore worth of temple properties that have been reclaimed after eviction of encroachments, comprise 187.91 acres of land, 161.70 grounds of vacant plots, 1887.13 sq.ft area of buildings, 15.60 grounds of temple tanks bunds, Mr. Rajan said in his budget speech. Speaking on the plans moving ahead, he said that renovation work of temple cars, temple tanks and temple gardens in 100 temples would be taken up this year at a cost of ₹100 crore. Facilities for devotees will be upgraded in all temples, and Non Hereditary Trustees will be appointed to administer temples.