Archive · 23 Jul 2026
TN forms panel to review temple land holdings
The Tamil Nadu government has set up a special team to check the land owned by six important temples of Lord Murugan.
This comes after a big scandal where land worth Rs 100 crore was allegedly sold for just Rs 2 crore.
The team will look into any wrongdoings and take legal action.
The main accused, K Vellathurai, had his bail request rejected by the court.
Another person, Vinoth Suryakumar, who was accused of defaming the temple minister, got bail.
The government promises a fair investigation.
Tamil Nadu government forms panel to review land holdings of 'Arupadai Veedu' temples.
Alleged Rs 100-crore land scam involving 1.4 acres of temple land.
Investigation team includes officials from HR&CE, Registration, Revenue departments, and collector’s office.
Prime accused K Vellathurai's anticipatory bail plea dismissed by Madras High Court.
Vinoth Suryakumar, accused of defaming HR&CE Minister, granted conditional bail.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu government, HR&CE Minister S Ramesh, K Vellathurai, Vinoth Suryakumar
- What
- Formation of a special investigation panel to review land holdings of 'Arupadai Veedu' temples
- When
- July 23
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- Alleged Rs 100-crore land scam involving 1.4 acres of temple land
Government Action
Accused Parties
Investigation and Legal Action
Government Action
The Tamil Nadu government has formed a special panel to investigate land holdings of 'Arupadai Veedu' temples and will take legal action against those involved in irregularities.
Accused Parties
The accused parties, including K Vellathurai, are facing legal consequences, with one petitioner seeking a CBI probe into the alleged land grab.
- Temples Involved
- Arupadai Veedu temples (six abodes of Lord Murugan)
- Alleged Scam Amount
- Rs 100 crore
- Land Involved
- 1.4 acres
- Investigation Team
- Officials from HR&CE, Registration, Revenue departments, and collector’s office
- Prime Accused
- K Vellathurai
- High Court Decision
- Dismissed anticipatory bail plea of K Vellathurai